Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We need to analyze four anatomical and physiological statements regarding muscular structure, types, and disorders to identify which ones are incorrect.
Step 2: Key Concept and Approach:
We will review each statement systematically:
- T-tubules are invaginations of the sarcolemma.
- Tetanus is characterized by rapid spasm/sustained contraction, whereas uric acid accumulation causes gout.
- Troponin is a complex on tropomyosin regulating actin-myosin binding.
- White muscle fibers are specialized for anaerobic work but have fewer mitochondria.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
• Statement A: In mammalian skeletal muscle, transverse tubules (T-tubules) are invaginations of the sarcolemma located specifically at the junction of the A and I bands.
This is correct.
• Statement B: Tetanus is a state of sustained muscle contraction caused by high-frequency motor stimuli or by the toxin of Clostridium tetani.
Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes gout, not tetanus.
Thus, Statement B is incorrect.
• Statement C: Troponin is a complex of regulatory proteins distributed at regular intervals along the tropomyosin filaments.
This is correct.
• Statement D: White muscle fibers contain less myoglobin and fewer mitochondria compared to red muscle fibers.
While they do rely on anaerobic respiration (anaerobiosis), they do not have "more mitochondria."
Thus, Statement D is incorrect.
• Therefore, statements B and D are the incorrect statements.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The incorrect statements are B and D, making Option (C) the correct choice.