Sarcomere Structure & Muscle Contraction MD2002 Learning Outcomes Quiz
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What is the main role of titin in the sarcomere?

  • Generates ATP for muscle contraction
  • Anchors actin to the Z-disc (correct)
  • Facilitates calcium binding to actin
  • Regulates myosin-actin interaction
  • Which protein is critical for the regulation of calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum during muscle contraction?

  • Dystrophin
  • Troponin (correct)
  • Tropomyosin
  • Nebulin
  • What is the function of 'T-tubules' in muscle cells?

  • Conduction of action potentials deep into the muscle cell (correct)
  • Anchoring myosin to the Z-disc
  • Generation of ATP for energy production
  • Storage of calcium ions for muscle contraction
  • Which process describes the transfer of a signal from a motor neuron to a muscle cell?

    <p>Neuromuscular innervation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?

    <p>Storage and release of calcium ions for muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for tethering actin to the Z-disc and maintaining sarcomere structure?

    <p>α-Actinin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?

    <p>Prevents myosin binding to actin in the relaxed state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protein binds to actin, tropomyosin, and calcium in muscle cells?

    <p>Troponin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure stores calcium ions in muscle cells and releases them upon stimulation?

    <p>Endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of T-tubules in muscle cells?

    <p>Transmits electrical impulses deep into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is responsible for breaking down acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction?

    <p>Acetylcholinesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when calcium binds to TnC in muscle cells?

    <p>Conformational changes in troponin occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for regulating the ATPase activity of myosin?

    <p>Myosin regulatory light chain (MLC-2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes sarcomeres to shorten and muscles to contract in the presence of ATP?

    <p>Myosin binding to actin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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