green boxes; neuronal communication Flashcards

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creatine phosphate

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reserve of phosphate which combiens with ADP to produce ATP . USED FOR SHORT BURSTS OF MUSCLE CONTRACTION EG TENNIS SERVE

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Aerobic respiration

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most ATP used by muscle cells regenerated from ADP during oxidative phosphorylation. occurs in mitochondria + useful for low intensity excersise

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anaerobic respiration

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ATP would be generated anaerobically if not enough oxygen present, therefore its generated in glycolysis . pyruvate produced converted to lactic acid which builds up in muscles and causes fatigue !

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multiple sclerosis (G)

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affects brain, nerves and spinal cord; causign vision problems, muscle problems, movement problems etc…

causes immune system to attack body tissues, degreades myelin sheath… results in breakdown of axons of neurones

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Frequency of action potentials measured by…( G)

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oscilloscope

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drugs (G)

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similar shape to neurotransmitters

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