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How does calcium entry at the motor neurone terminal initiate exocytosis?

A

Ca2+ binds to Synaptotagmin
Vesicle descends
Snare complex forms a fusion pore
Transmitter released through the pore

1
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When an action potential arrives at the motor neurone terminal what channels does it open?

A

Voltage Gated Ca2+ channels

2
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How many molecules of acetyl choline bind to nicotinic receptors on the end plate?

A

2

3
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What does binding of Acetyl Choline on the end plate lead to?

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Depolarisation leading to Voltage gated Na+ channels opening initiating and action potential on the effector

4
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Name a competitive blocker for nicotinic Acetyl Choline receptors

A

Tubocurarine

5
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How do depolarising blockers work?

A

Bind to nicotinic receptors but not broken down, this slow depolarisation of the membrane leads to accommodation hence inactivation of voltage gated Na+ channels adjacent to the end plate

6
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Name an advantage of the large calcium gradient across the cell membrane.

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Changes can occur quickly as it calcium diffuses rapidly across

7
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Name a protein that transports calcium that has high affinity but low capacity.

A

Ca2+ATPase

8
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Name a protein that transports calcium that has low affinity but high capacity.

A

Na+Ca+ exchanger

9
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Name four proteins that raise intracellular calcium when activated

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Voltage gated calcium channels
Receptor operated calcium channels
G protein coupled receptors (Gq)
Ryanodine receptors in CICR

10
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Why do mitochondria take up Calcium?

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To protect the cell
Buffering
Stimulate ATP Production
Participate in signalling in micro domains

11
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How are calcium levels returned to normal?

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Signal terminated
Calcium remove
Calcium store refilling