L6:Muscle tissue Flashcards
1
Q
what is a muscle cell known as ?
A
myocyte
2
Q
which muscle type has multiple nuclei?
A
skeletal muscle
3
Q
what is the basic and repeating units of contraction called ?
A
sarcomere
4
Q
what is the purpose of desmosomes in cardiac muscle ?
A
they attach cells together
5
Q
what is the function of gap junctions in cardiac muscle ?
A
areas of communication between cells that allow electrical currents to travel through
