Question

Fast-twitch fibers get their coloration from the large number of blood vessels running through and supplying these muscle fibers. True False

Answer 1

Fast-twitch fibers get their coloration from the large number of blood vessels running through and supplying these muscle fibers: would be considered False.

Answer 2

The given statement is false.

Fast-twitch fibers are those which can reach peak force within a short period of time as compared to the slow-twitch fibers.

In addition, they generate a higher amount of force as compared to the slow-twitch fibers.

They are termed as white fibers due to their lighter appearance as they contain less amount of blood than slow fibers.

In contrast, slow-twitch fibers are termed as red fibers due to their red appearance provided by a high concentration of myoglobin.