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Which type of muscle cell is referred to as a cardiomyocyte?
Which type of muscle cell is referred to as a cardiomyocyte?
What is the length range of a relaxed cardiomyocyte?
What is the length range of a relaxed cardiomyocyte?
Where are the nuclei located in a cardiomyocyte?
Where are the nuclei located in a cardiomyocyte?
What is the function of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle cells?
What is the function of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle cells?
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What is the term used to describe the fusion of multiple cardiomyocytes into a single functional unit?
What is the term used to describe the fusion of multiple cardiomyocytes into a single functional unit?
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Study Notes
Cardiomyocyte Characteristics
- Cardiomyocytes are a type of muscle cell found in the heart.
- The length of a relaxed cardiomyocyte ranges from 50-100 μm.
Cardiomyocyte Structure
- Nuclei are located centrally in a cardiomyocyte.
Function of Intercalated Discs
- Intercalated discs in cardiac muscle cells enable the rapid transmission of electrical impulses and coordinate contraction.
Functional Unit of Cardiomyocytes
- The term used to describe the fusion of multiple cardiomyocytes into a single functional unit is a syncytium.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the structure and characteristics of working cardiac m cells, also known as cardiomyocytes. This quiz covers topics such as cell length, diameter, nuclei placement, striations, intercalated discs, and more. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the unique features of these important cells in the heart.
