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Mekhanik [1.2K]
3 years ago
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Propagation of an action potential in a skeletal muscle cell links the signal from a motor neuron to contraction of the muscle c

ell. An action potential in a muscle cell is propagated by the same mechanism as in neurons, the sequential opening and closing of voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels in the plasma membrane. However, in muscle cells, the topography of the plasma membrane is quite different than in neurons, and this difference is critical to the function of muscle cells.
Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) T tubules and their role in conducting action potentials in muscle cells?
1. T tubules have receptor proteins that bind neurotransmitters released from the synaptic terminal of the motor neuron.
2. T tubules are infoldings of the plasma membrane that encircle the myofibrils and are in contact with the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
3. T tubules lack the voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels that are present in the plasma membrane.
4. T tubules carry action potentials into the interior of the muscle cell via voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channe
5. T tubules are extensions of the sarcoplasmic reticulum that are in contact with the plasma membrane.
6.Without T tubules, the muscle cell would not be able to contract.
Biology
1 answer:
OleMash [197]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The correct answers are option 2, 4 and 6

Explanation:

2-The T tubules are the extensions of the cell membrane that goes deep into the center of the middle of the skeletal and cardiac muscles and are in close contact with the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

These tubes plays 2 vital functions in connecting an action potential to muscle contraction.  T tubules causes the action potential from the plasma membrane into the interior of the muscle cell through voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels.

An action potential causes the opening and closing of Calcium channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. The resulting change in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration triggers contraction of the myofibrils.

The T tubules play two important roles in linking an action potential to muscle contraction.

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