6: Neuromuscular Junction Flashcards
1
Q
Motor end plate
A
the region on the sarcolemma that has postsynaptic ACh receptors
2
Q
What type of receptors are on the motor end plate?
A
nicotinic
3
Q
End plate potential
A
depolarization at the motor end plate caused by the change in ion concentrations
4
Q
Where is calcium stored in a muscle cell?
A
sarcoplasmic reticulum
5
Q
Canine myasthenia gravis
A
congenital or autoimmune disease due to a deficiency in ACh receptors that causes muscle fatigue and weakness
6
Q
Neurotoxins released by ticks
A
inhibits release of ACh
