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18 Cards in this Set
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Gap Junction |
Cellular connection that allows rapid passage between cells |
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Basal lamina |
Barrier that restricts movement of proteins and other large molecules from underlying connective tissue to epithelium. |
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Tight junction |
Cellular connection that prevents passage of water and solute between cells |
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Ribosomes |
Synthesize proteins |
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Substrate |
Binds with an enzyme in order to react |
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Enzyme |
Decreases the energy needed to activate a chemical reaction |
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Function of Ca2+ in muscles? |
Causes tripoli to change its shape and begin contraction. |
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Myosin (cross bridges) are activated by? |
Nervous system impulses. |
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Calmodulin |
Protein in smooth muscle that binds to Ca2+ to initiate contraction. |
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Muscle cramps are caused by? |
Mebane permeability changes causing electrolyte depletion |
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Lactic acid |
Causes muscle fatigue |
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Creatinine phosphate |
Provides energy for quick contraction. |
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Skeleral muscle |
Multiple nuclei near sarcolemma |
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68 |
Net gain of atp |
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M line |
Helps stabilize thick filament |
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Z lines |
Boundary between adjacent sarcomeres |
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Gain of atp from glucose molecule |
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Hormones act on? |
Target cells |