ANSC 53500 or BMS 52800
Avian Physiology


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Avian Physiology
ANSC 535/BMS 528
Work Sheet #3
Muscular System

 

  1. A ruby throated humming bird is known for its long migratory flights, while the wild jungle fowl (chicken) is non-migratory. Identify the predominant fiber type (white vs red fibers) that likely exists in these two very different species of birds. Provide the reason from a migratory point of view for the difference between the two species relative to predominant muscle type (4 points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Each bird has many muscles (~175 distinct skeletal muscles) responsible for controlling the movements of their legs, wings, legs, feet, eyes, ears, tongue, neck, and sound-producing organs. What is the name of the location where skeletal muscle is activated to contract? (2 points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name ____________________________________________

Avian Physiology
ANSC 535/BMS 528
Work Sheet #3
Muscular System

 

  1. Identify 4 locations where smooth muscle can be found in birds. (2 points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Identify 4 differences between skeletal and smooth muscles. (2 points)

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