L3. Heart Muscle Flashcards
1
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intercalated disc
A
connects the adjacent cardiac myocytes together (
2
Q
gap junction
A
which allows the passage of ions and action
potential between the cells and functions as
electrical junction.
3
Q
T tubules
A
are specialized modification of sarcolemma which, upon stimulation, causes the sarcoplasmic reticulum to release large concentration of calcium.
4
Q
excitation-contraction coupling
A
The process of transducing the electrical signaling into muscle contraction
5
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