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What is the primary function of a synapse?
What is the primary function of a synapse?
- To transmit electrical or chemical signals to another cell, muscle, or gland (correct)
- To receive electrochemical signals from surrounding cells
- To insulate the axon from surrounding tissues
- To regulate the growth of adjacent neurons
What is the term for the process by which neurons communicate through electrochemical signals?
What is the term for the process by which neurons communicate through electrochemical signals?
- Neurotransmission
- Synaptic transmission (correct)
- Electrochemical signaling
- Axonal transmission
What is the 'quantal nature' of synaptic transmission referring to?
What is the 'quantal nature' of synaptic transmission referring to?
- The graded transmission of signals between neurons
- The all-or-nothing principle of signal transmission (correct)
- The continuous transmission of signals between neurons
- The asynchronous transmission of signals between neurons
What is the 'sliding filaments' hypothesis in relation to muscle contraction?
What is the 'sliding filaments' hypothesis in relation to muscle contraction?
What is the 'size principle' in relation to the control of skeletal muscles?
What is the 'size principle' in relation to the control of skeletal muscles?
What is the organization of the somatomotor system in relation to skeletal muscles?
What is the organization of the somatomotor system in relation to skeletal muscles?
What happens to the tropomyosin bridge when the muscle contracts?
What happens to the tropomyosin bridge when the muscle contracts?
Where are calcium ions stored in the muscle fiber?
Where are calcium ions stored in the muscle fiber?
What is the basic unit of the somatomotor system?
What is the basic unit of the somatomotor system?
What determines the size of the motor unit?
What determines the size of the motor unit?
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of information across a synapse?
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of information across a synapse?
What is the primary function of Ca2+ in muscle contraction?
What is the primary function of Ca2+ in muscle contraction?
What is the role of the T-tubules in muscle contraction?
What is the role of the T-tubules in muscle contraction?
What is the characteristic of small motor units in skeletal muscle?
What is the characteristic of small motor units in skeletal muscle?
What is the result of the binding of myosin to actin?
What is the result of the binding of myosin to actin?
What is the size principle in skeletal muscle recruitment?
What is the size principle in skeletal muscle recruitment?
What is the effect of high frequencies of stimulation on muscle force generation?
What is the effect of high frequencies of stimulation on muscle force generation?
What is the neurotransmitter involved in the neuromuscular junction?
What is the neurotransmitter involved in the neuromuscular junction?
What is the mechanism by which ACh is released in synaptic transmission?
What is the mechanism by which ACh is released in synaptic transmission?
What is the term for the small voltages produced by the release of ACh in synaptic transmission?
What is the term for the small voltages produced by the release of ACh in synaptic transmission?
What is the characteristic of the release of ACh vesicles in synaptic transmission?
What is the characteristic of the release of ACh vesicles in synaptic transmission?
What is the component of skeletal muscle that contains multiple myofibrils?
What is the component of skeletal muscle that contains multiple myofibrils?
What is the name of the group of scientists who hypothesized the quantal nature of synaptic transmission?
What is the name of the group of scientists who hypothesized the quantal nature of synaptic transmission?
What is the term for the multiplication of the amplitude of the evoked response and the spontaneous synaptic potential amplitude?
What is the term for the multiplication of the amplitude of the evoked response and the spontaneous synaptic potential amplitude?
What determines the intensity of a muscle contraction?
What determines the intensity of a muscle contraction?
What is the principle that describes the order of recruitment of motor units?
What is the principle that describes the order of recruitment of motor units?
What happens to the force produced by a muscle during continuous stimulation?
What happens to the force produced by a muscle during continuous stimulation?
What is the result of summation of twitch forces in a muscle?
What is the result of summation of twitch forces in a muscle?
What is the relationship between firing rate and force production in a muscle?
What is the relationship between firing rate and force production in a muscle?
What happens to the force-frequency curves following fatigue?
What happens to the force-frequency curves following fatigue?
Flashcards
Synapse Function
Synapse Function
To transmit electrical or chemical signals to another cell, muscle, or gland.
Synaptic Transmission
Synaptic Transmission
Neurons communicate through electrochemical signals.
Quantal Nature
Quantal Nature
Signal transmission follows an all-or-nothing principle.
Sliding Filaments
Sliding Filaments
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Size Principle
Size Principle
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Somatomotor System
Somatomotor System
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Tropomyosin Bridge
Tropomyosin Bridge
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Calcium Storage
Calcium Storage
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Somatomotor Unit
Somatomotor Unit
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Motor Unit Size
Motor Unit Size
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Synapse Transmission
Synapse Transmission
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Ca2+ Function
Ca2+ Function
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T-Tubules Role
T-Tubules Role
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Small Motor Units
Small Motor Units
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Myosin-Actin Binding
Myosin-Actin Binding
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Size Principle in Recruitment
Size Principle in Recruitment
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High Stimulation Effect
High Stimulation Effect
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Neuromuscular Neurotransmitter
Neuromuscular Neurotransmitter
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ACh Release Mechanism
ACh Release Mechanism
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Small Voltages
Small Voltages
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ACh Vesicle Release
ACh Vesicle Release
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Muscle Component
Muscle Component
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Quantal Nature Scientists
Quantal Nature Scientists
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Amplitude Multiplication
Amplitude Multiplication
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Muscle Contraction Intensity
Muscle Contraction Intensity
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Motor Unit Recruitment
Motor Unit Recruitment
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Force During Stimulation
Force During Stimulation
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Summation of Twitch
Summation of Twitch
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Firing Rate Relationship
Firing Rate Relationship
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Force-Frequency Curves
Force-Frequency Curves
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