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When Ach enters the synaptic cleft (gap) it open chemically gated sodium channels that starts an action potential spreading through the sarcolemma of the myofibril. This action potential spreads down the T-tubules and "shocks" the sarcoplasmic reticulum into releasing calcium ions.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen an influx of Na+ produces end-plate potential in a muscle fiber, voltage-sensitive receptors cause channels on the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) to open. This releases stored Ca2+ inside the SR out into the cytosol.
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∙ 11y agoThe sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) releases calcium ions into the cystosol when the action potential travels down the t-tubules that border the SR.
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∙ 11y agoThe action potential spreading along the muscle cell causes calcium gates in the sarcoplasmic reticulum to open and to release calcium ions almost immediately.
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∙ 12y agoAfter ATP powers the release of the myosin head from the actin molecule, the calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum via active transport.
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∙ 12y agoarrival of a action potential
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∙ 13y agoCALCIUM ions
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∙ 12y agoan action potential
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∙ 13y agoIt is pumped by active transport.
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When a nerve signals a muscle to contract where is calcium released?
calcium released by sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Is the concentration of calcium ion greater in the sarcoplasmic reticulum or sarcoplasm of a resting muscle?
The Ca2+ ion concentration of the sarcoplasmic reticulum will be greater in a resting muscle
What structure lets calcium ions enter cardiac muscle cells?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
What is an elaborate network of membranes in skeletal muscle that functions in calcium storage?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
Normally stored in the terminal cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
One major function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum is the regulate the intracellular levels of CA2+ for contractions and relaxation for muscles. Sarcoplasmic Reticulum is a storage organelle with calcium ion pumps on membrane and use ATP to fuel pumps to get calcium ion inside it's cell and holds it. When contraction of muscle is needed calcium ion is then dumped into cytoplasm to cause contraction.
Where is calcium stored in the muscle cell?
The sarcoplasmic reticulum is known for its storage of calcium ions in muscle cells.
What are the Skeletal muscle cells that function in calcium storage?
in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of a muscle fiber/cell.
Where is calcium stored in the contractile cells?
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
What is in the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle?
The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a special type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It releases calcium ions during muscle contraction and absorbs them during relaxation.
Which organelle contains calcium in muscle cells?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
When a muscle is relaxed calcium levels are high in?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
Which ion is stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Calcium (Ca+2)
Where are the calcium ions stored in a muscle fiber?
In the sarcoplasmic reticulum (smooth er).
When a nerve signals a muscle to contract where is calcium released?
calcium released by sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Is the concentration of calcium ion greater in the sarcoplasmic reticulum or sarcoplasm of a resting muscle?
The Ca2+ ion concentration of the sarcoplasmic reticulum will be greater in a resting muscle
What structure of skeletal muscle functions stores calcium?
sarcoplasmic reticulum
The part of the sarcoplasmic reticulum where calcium ions are stored called?
Terminal Cisternae
