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Microanatomy Exam 2
Muscles etc
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09/26/2008

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Term
Calsequestrin
Definition
This protein binds calcium in the sarcoplasmic reticulum until it is released for muscle contraction
Term
Skeletal muscle
Definition
In this type of muscle tissue, T-tubules meet the SR at the A-I zone
Term
Adhesion Density
Definition
This protein attaches to intermediate filaments inside the cell, anchoring focal densities and myofilaments through the sarcolemma to the extermal lamina
Term
Aerobic Muscle
Definition
This muscle type generates ATP by oxidative phosphorylation
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Alpha Motor neuron
Definition
This type of motor neuron is activated to contract the muscle/increase tone when the muscle spindle is stretched
Term
If a patient is given neostigmine, which of the following would be counteracted?
Definition

A) voltage-gated Ca++ channels

B) T-tubules

C) external lamina

D) Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Term
Epicardium
Definition
This layer of the heart has varyinag amounts of adipose tissue, depending on whether there is a coronary artery in the area.
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mesothelial cells
Definition
The layer of the heart that is synonymous to the visceral pericardium contains these lubricant-secreting cells
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