excitable cells Flashcards
1
Q
in cardiac myocytes exist branching networks, what are they called?
A
syncytium
2
Q
how are syncytium individual myocytes attached?
A
end-to-end by a stepped junction
3
Q
what are junctions called?
A
intercalated discs.
4
Q
within gap junctions, what are the tubes called with span the gap?
A