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What is the name of the cells in the muscular system?
muscle cells
What is the proper name for the muscle on your lower leg?
Gastocnemius
What are individual muscle cells termed?
Another name is myocyte. It is formed from a myoblast. There are three types: smooth, striated and cardiac cells.
How do electrolytes play a role in muscle contraction?
Electrolytes help regulate the electrical impulses that control muscle contractions. They maintain the balance of fluids inside and outside of muscle cells, allowing for proper muscle function. When muscles contract, electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium are essential for transmitting signals between nerve cells and muscle cells.
What are the three types of cells that needs lots of protein?
Muscle cells, blood cells, and immune cells require a significant amount of protein for proper functioning. Proteins are essential for muscle growth and repair, oxygen transport in blood, and immune response to pathogens.
What types of cells contracts to move an animal?
muscle cells...
What is the name of the muscle cells that are multinucleacted due to fusion of myoblast?
The muscle cells that are multinucleated due to the fusion of myoblasts are called myofibers or muscle fibers. These cells are responsible for muscle contraction and are a key component of skeletal muscle tissue. The multinucleation allows for the coordination of muscle function and efficient protein synthesis necessary for muscle activity.
How are individual muscle cells different from the muscle tissue in the bicep muscle?
Muscle cells are smaller than muscle tissues.
What neurotransmitter is vital to proper muscle functioning?
Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter vital to proper muscle functioning. It is released at the neuromuscular junction and binds to receptors on muscle cells, initiating contraction. This process is crucial for voluntary movements and overall muscle coordination. Without acetylcholine, muscle activation would be impaired, leading to weakness or paralysis.
Do smooth muscles have branched cells?
No, cardiac muscle cells are branched but skeletal muscle cells are linear and do not branch
What it the name of the long cells that can stretch and contract in the body?
The name of the long cells that can stretch and contract in the body are called muscle fibers. These fibers make up our muscles and are responsible for movement and generating force in the body.
What type of nerve stimulates muscle cells to contract?
Somatic type of nerves stimulate the muscle cells to contract.
