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Undergraduate 3
09/25/2010

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Term
Other names for______ in muscle:
-Plasma membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
-Sarcolemma
-Sarcoplasm
-Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
Term
Sarcomere build up
Definition
Sarcomere: Z line to Z line
Middle of Sarcomere: M line
A-Band- Dark due to myosin
H-zone- Lighter part of A-band, no overlap
I-band- light due to Actin
Term
Actin
Definition
Made up of G actin(Globular)
A bunch of G actin makes an F actin which is a double helix
Term
Tropomyosin
Definition
protein that lies in the groove of the F actin, spans 7 G actin molecules
Term
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Contains Ca2+ ATPase: pumps Ca from ICF to reticulum
Calsequestrin binds up to 43 Ca
Ryanodine receptor: Ca release channel
Term
T-Tubules
Definition
Extensions of sarcolemma that go all the way through the cell
Term
Triad
Definition
Contains 2 sarcoplasmic reticulum and 1 T-Tubule
Also has dihydropyridine receptor(voltage receptor that pulls open Ryanodine Receptor)
Term
Motor Unit
Definition
A motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates.
There can be many(gross muscle movement) or few(fine muscle control.
Term
Myoneural Junction
Definition
Consists of motor neuron end-terminal, synaptic cleft, and motor end plate of muscle cell.
Term
Motor Neuron End
Definition
Term
Motor End Plate
Definition
Arranged in synaptic folds with concentrated acetylcholine receptors.
-End Plate potential is always excitatory
Term
Muscle depolarization events
Definition
Depolarized T-tubule causes conformational change to dihydropyridine receptor, causes ryanodine receptor to open and release Ca, which initiates sliding filament mechanism.
Term
Energy Sources in Muscle
Definition
Only ATP can be used.
Phosphocreatine can give a little
Glycolysis(Anaerobic) provides enough for a 1.3-16 minutes of max muscle usage
Oxidative Metabolism- provides the most for sustained physical activity.
Term
Pathophysiology of Muscle
Definition
-Botulinum toxin- messes with Atch, results in paralysis
-Myasthenia gravis-autoimmune, autoantiboies attack Atch receptors
-Muscular Dystrophy- genetic disease, messed up dystrophin, muscles are replaced with fatty fibrous tissue.
Term
Cardiac Muscle Characteristics
Definition
smaller, one nuclei, intercalated disks, dyads w/one T-tubule,
Term
Specialized Cardiac muscle cells
Definition
Atrial/Ventricular myocytes
Purkinje fibers- less actin/myosin, larger diameter
SA/AV node
Term
Cardiac Muscle generates 2 types of AP:
Definition
Fast Response: A/V myocytes & Purkinje fibers

Slow Resonse: SA/AV node
Term
Cardiac Muscle Contraction
-iNa
-iCa
-ito
-iK1
-iK
Definition
-iNa-opens briefly and initiates depolarization
-iCa- allows slow influx of Ca
-ito-allows slow efflux of K
-iK1-Generally only open while resting, aids in repolarization
-iK-mainly in charge of repolarization
Term
Fast Response Phase 0
Definition
Fast Na channels open, depolarizing cell.
iK1 gates close
Term
Fast Response Phase 1
Definition
Initial repolarization occurs through i-to channels.
These channels don't close until end of P2
Term
Fast Response Phase 2
Definition
Plateau happens due to Ca entering through iCa and K entering through iK and iK.
Term
Fast Response Phase 3
Definition
K out overpowers Ca in. iK lets more out, iK1 starts to let more K out. i-to no longer contributes.
Term
Fast Response Phase 4
Definition
Na-K and Ca pumps activated.
Term
Slow Response Phase 0
Definition
Not a rapid upstroke.
Upstroke mediated by iCa, Ca blockers can affect
Term
Slow Response Phase 3
Definition
Mediated by K leaving through iK
Term
Slow Response Phase 4
Definition
-There is a spontaneous depolarization due to iF.
-Slow depolarization activates iCaT which aids in depolarization. iCaT not blocked by Ca blockers.
-L-type Ca-in charge of depolarization, can be blocked.
Term
Cardiac excitation: dihydropyridine receptor
Definition
activates Ryanodine receptor through chemical no mechanical process like in skeletal muscle
Term
Myocyte contraction directly proportional to:
Definition
intracellular Ca
Term
Catecholamine affect on myocytes
Definition
increases cAMP, which increases PKA, which phosphorylates iCaL channels. This all allows in more Ca.
-They also increase rate of relaxation by phosphorylating phospholamban, which pumps Ca out faster.
Term
Catecholamine affect on SA node
Definition
funny channels have increased slope of depolarization.
Term
Cardiac Glycosides
Definition
-Also called Digitalis
-Block Na-K pump. less Na inside cell.
-Slows Ca-Na pump which usually puts Ca out and Na in.
Term
Acetylcholine one heart muscle
Definition
-Only decreases atrial mycytes, not ventricular myocytes.
-Decrease formation of cAMP
-Puts more K out, hyperpolarizes and takes longer to reach threshold.
-Also makes funny channels take longer
Term
Smooth Muscle Info
Definition
-Most have gap junctions(unitary)
-Smaller than skeletal
-No sarcomeres, not striated
-Myosin regulated contraction
-No T-tubules, but have caveoli
Term
Smooth Muscle Actin
Definition
-Twice as much actin that are long and skinny
-Actin originates from dense body
-Dense bodies make up dense bands
-No troponin in smooth muscle
Term
Smooth Muscle Contraction
Definition
-Most Ca comes from outside cell
-Ca binds to calmodulin
-Calmodulin activates myosin light chain kinase(MLCK)
-MLCK phosphorylates regulatory myosin light chain.
-Then crossbridges with actin form
Term
Hormone affect on smooth muscle
Definition
-Increases DAG and IP3
-IP3 acts on Sarc.Ret to release Ca
-DAG increases PKC which increases contractibility
Term
Smooth muscle innervated by autonomic nervous system
Definition
-Nerves terminate in varicosities, like beads on a string.
Term
Smooth Muscle Tone
Definition
Possible due to latch mechanism
Term
Modality
Definition
specific type of sensation that can be detected by a sensory receptor
Term
Receptor potentials
Definition
Electrotonic, graded, not propagated.
Similar to EPSP
Term
Spinal Reflex
Definition
Involves a receptor, afferent sensory neuron, efferent motor nerve, end organ
Term
Stretch Reflex
Definition
-A monosynaptic reflex
-Sensory receptor is a muscle spindle
Term
Muscle spindle
Definition
-3-12 narrow muscle fibers
-These are called intrafusal fibers
-Wrapped in primary afferent neurons
Term
Alpha neuron
Gamma neuron
Definition
Alpha- neuron that comes from muscle spindle
Gamma-neuron that activates stretch reflex
Term
Golgi Tendon Reflex
Definition
-Activated by tension
-activates inhibitory interneurons
-Prevents extreme contraction
Term
Dorsal Column-Medial Lemniscal System
Definition
-2 Pt discrimination, vibratio, proprioception
-Large and myelinated
-Crosses between medulla and midbrain
-Needed for localizing pain/temp, not for sensing them.
Term
Anterolateral System
Definition
-Small diameter
-Crosses in the spinal cord immediately
-Neospinothalamic-fast pain
-Paleospinothalamic-slow pain
Term
Inhibitory pain neurons
Definition
-Descend from the cerebral cortex
-Release enkephalin which inhibits incoming painful stimuli
-Morphine and naloxone are similar drugs
Term
Primary cortex

Supplementary cortex
Definition
Primary- makes sure that was is suppose to happen happens

Supplementary- organizing and planning a sequence of muscle activation
Term
Cerebellum
Definition
Control of rapid muscle movements
-Knows the plan and receives info on what is actually happening to make sure the 2 line up.
-Stops movement when a target is reached
-Necessary for balance
Term
Cerebellar Disorders
Definition
-Ipsilateral loss of function
-Past pointing- overshooting an object
-Intention tremor-absent at rest
-Ataxi-uncoordinated movements
-Decomp of movement- steps instead of fluid
-Slurred speech- dysarthria
Term
Basal Ganglia
Definition
Direct Pathway- excitatory

Indirect Pathway- inhibits
Term
Parkinson's
Definition
-Voluntary tremors due to lack of dopamine
-scarcity of movement
-Treated with L-Dopa
Term
Huntington's Disease
Definition
-Destruction of inhibitory neurons
-Distortion of movement(chorea)
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