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What are the two types of synapses?
How do action potentials in a presynaptic terminal cause communication in chemical synapses?
What is the characteristic of slow and fast-twitch muscle fibers?
How do plasma membranes of pre- and postsynaptic cells communicate at electric synapses?
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What is stored in the presynaptic terminals of chemical synapses?
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Study Notes
Synapses
- There are two types of synapses: chemical and electric synapses.
- Chemical synapses rely on the release of neurotransmitters from the presynaptic terminal to communicate with the postsynaptic cell.
- Electric synapses involve direct communication between the plasma membranes of adjacent cells.
Chemical Synapses
- Action potentials in the presynaptic terminal cause the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
- The neurotransmitters then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell, leading to a change in the electrical properties of the postsynaptic cell.
Muscle Fibers
- Slow-twitch muscle fibers are adapted for low-intensity, long-duration activities and are characterized by high myoglobin content, many mitochondria, and a slow contraction speed.
- Fast-twitch muscle fibers are adapted for high-intensity, short-duration activities and are characterized by low myoglobin content, few mitochondria, and a fast contraction speed.
Electric Synapses
- The plasma membranes of pre- and postsynaptic cells communicate directly through gap junctions, allowing for the direct transmission of ions and electrical signals.
Presynaptic Terminals
- Vesicles containing neurotransmitters are stored in the presynaptic terminals of chemical synapses, ready to be released into the synaptic cleft.
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Test your knowledge of muscle types and skeletal muscle contraction with this quiz based on F. Elif Bahadır's lecture from Bahcesehir University. Explore concepts such as synapse structure, action potential transmission from nerves to muscles, and muscle tissue organization.
