Sliding filament theory Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

Step 1.

A

Action potential arrives at the axon terminal (neuromuscular junction)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Step 2.

A

The voltage-gated calcium channels open allowing calcium into the neuron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Step 3.

A

Calcium signals to the acetylcholine vesicles to move to the end of the synapse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Step 4.

A

Acetylcholine is released via exocytosis into the synaptic cleft, where they’re attracted to the receptors on the muscle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Step 5.

A

Calcium channels in the muscle open, allowing calcium to enter the muscle from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly