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Accumulates as a result of anaerobic ATP production |
Lactic acid |
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Storage form of glucose within muscle cells |
Glycogen |
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can transfer a phosphate directly to ADP |
Creatine phosphate |
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Brings oxygen to the muscle from the lungs |
Hemoglobin |
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Molecule released from a motor neuron to initiate contraction |
Acetylcholine |
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Prevents cross bridge formation |
Troponin |
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Stored within the sarcoplasmic reticulum |
Calcium |
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Forms the cross bridge |
Actin and myosin |
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Carries out powerstroke |
Myosin |
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Responsible for the striations of skeletal muscle tissue seen microscopically |
Actin and myosin |
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Another word for joint |
Synapse |
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Lateral bone of the antebrachium |
Radius |
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Portion of the brain involved in making smooth coordinated movements and learning new motor skills |
Cerebellum |
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Smallest unit of a muscle fiber that can contract |
Sarcomere |
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The minimum amount of a stimulus required to begin an action potential |
Threshold |
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The sagittal suture joins these two bones of the cranium |
Parietal |