Sliding filament theory Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Action potential arrives at the axon terminal (neuromuscular junction)
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The voltage-gated calcium channels open allowing calcium into the neuron
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Step 3.
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Calcium signals to the acetylcholine vesicles to move to the end of the synapse
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Step 4.
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Acetylcholine is released via exocytosis into the synaptic cleft, where they’re attracted to the receptors on the muscle.
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Calcium channels in the muscle open, allowing calcium to enter the muscle from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
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