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Transverse+Tubules+(T+Tubules) definitions

# Definition Sets
1 invaginations, or deep indentations, of the sarcolemma into the sarcoplasm of the skeletal muscle cell 16 sets
2 small, cylindrical invaginations of the sarcolemma of striated muscle fibers (cells) that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of the muscle fiber 10 sets
3 extensions of the sarcolemma that extend into the cell 9 sets
4 narrow tubes that are continuous with the sarcolemma and extend into the sarcoplasm at right angles to the cell surface; filled with extracellular fluid; form passage way through the muscle fiber 7 sets
5 infoldings of the plasma membrane of skeletal muscle cells. 7 sets
6 they are infoldings of the sarcolemma and retain an opening on the sarcolemma, they are associated with the sarcoplasmic reticulum 6 sets
7 a series of tubules that run transversely through the sarcoplasm 6 sets
8 tiny, cylindrical invaginations of the sarcolemma of striated muscle fibers that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of each muscle fiber 6 sets
9 extensions of the sarcolemma & serve as a rapid communication system that ensures that every myofibril in the muscle fiber contracts at virtually the same time: extension of the muscle cell plasma membrane: found at junction of a & i bands 5 sets
10 narrow tubes that are continous w/ the sarcolemma & extend deep into the sarcoplasm. 5 sets
11 run throughout the cell and allow even movement transmit action potential through cell allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously have same properties as sarcolemma 5 sets
12 infoldings of the plasma membrane through which the action potential spreads 5 sets
13 an extension of the cell membrane that penetrates into the interior of the muscle; the electrical signal runs along this membrane toward the sarcoplasmic reticulum 5 sets
14 invaginations of the sarcolemma into the sarcoplasm, which carry the electrical impulse that stimulates contraction into the sarcoplasm 4 sets
15 infoldings of the plasma membrane of skeletal muscle cells 4 sets
16 deep indentations of the sarcolemma into the sarcoplasm, carry electric impulse that stimulates contraction into sarcoplasm 4 sets
17 {these} run transversely through muscle fibers and perpendicularly to the sarcoplasmic reticulum (sr). 4 sets
18 tubelike invagination of the sarcolemma that conducts action potentials toward the center of the cylindrical muscle fibers. 4 sets
19 invaginations made by the sarcolemma that goes in between the a and i bands to surround the myofibrils. 3 sets
20 an infolding of the plasma membrane of skeletal muscle cells 3 sets
21 carry the depolarization to the interior of the fiber 3 sets
22 connects the sarcolemma to the interior of the cell. muscle action potentials travel through, it excites all parts of the muscle fiber at the same time. 3 sets
23 tunnel in from the plasma membrane muscle action potentials travel through the t tubules 3 sets
24 involutions of the sarcolemma into the sarcoplasm 3 sets
25 network of narrow tubules that extend to the sarcoplasm, stimulate and coordinate muscle contractions 3 sets
26 ____ are tiny pockets of the sarcolemma that extend into the muscle cell. these ____ are filled with extracellular fluid and they extend deep into the sarcoplasma at right angles to the cell surface. 3 sets
27 ..., tiny, cylindrical invaginations of the sarcolemma of striated muscle fibers that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of each muscle fiber 3 sets
28 tubular infoldings of the sarcolemma which penetrate through the cell and emerge on the other side 3 sets
29 extentions of the sarcolemma that extend into the cell 3 sets
30 an infolding of the plasma membrane of skeletal muscle cells. 3 sets
31 invaginations of sarcolemma, conduct impulses to deepest regions of cell 3 sets
32 narrow tubes that are continuous with the sarcolemma and extend into the sarcoplasm at right angles to the cell surface. 2 sets
33 extensions of the sarcolemma form a network of tubules 2 sets
34 part of plasma membrane inside cell 2 sets
35 continuous with sarcolemma 2 sets
36 passageway from the sarcoplasmic reticulum 2 sets
37 invaginations (deep indentations) that tunnel in from the surface toward the center of each muscle fiber. are open to the outside of the fiber and are filled with interstitial fluid 2 sets
38 transmit action potential through cell allow entire muscle fiber to contract simulataneously have same properties as sarcolemma 2 sets
39 tubular infoldings of the sarcolemma which penetrate the cell and emerge on the other side 2 sets
40 transmit action potential through cell allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously have same properties as sarcolemma 2 sets
41 tunnel that carries the signal f/sarcolemma deep into cell 2 sets
42 small, cylindrical invaginations of the sarcolemma of striated muscle cells that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of the muscle fiber. 2 sets
43 muscle action potential spreads rapidly into cell interior via __ or ___ ___ 2 sets
44 the irregular network of tiny tunnel-like extenions of the sarcolemma which penetrate into the interior of striated (skeletal and cardiac) muscle cells and make intimate contact with the membranes of the terminal cisterns of the sarcoplasmic reticulum 2 sets
45 -extensions of the sarcolemma -they tunnel their way throughout the muscle fiber -open to the outside and the are filled with interstitial fluid 2 sets
46 small, cylindrical invaginations of the sarcolemma of striated muscle fibers (cells) that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of the muscle fiber. 2 sets
47 invaginations of the sarcolemma that go in toward the muscle fiber conduct impulses that travel from a nerve to the sarcolemma towards the muscle fibers ensures that each myofibril contracts at the same time 2 sets
48 the irregular network of tiny tunnel-like extensions of the sarcolemma which penetrate into the interior of striated (skeletal and cardiac) muscle cells and make intimate contact with the membranes of the terminal cisterns of the sarcoplasmic reticulum; when the striated muscle cell is stimulated by neurotransmitter and depolarization occurs, the wave of depolarization is propagated along these membrane passageways and the depolarization is transferred to the membrane of the sarcoplasmic reticulum causing its depolarization and the opening of the ca2+ release channels. 2 sets
49 tubes from sarcolemma extending into sarcoplasm, transmembrane potential changes travel along these to the cell interior 2 sets
50 transmit action potential through cell, allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously, have same properties as sarcolemma 2 sets
51 narrow tubes that are continuous with the sarcolemma and extend into the sarcoplasm 2 sets
52 a network of narrow tubules that form passageways through the muscle fiber. 2 sets
53 help stimulate and coordinate muscle contractions 2 sets
54 small invaginations of the sarcolemma; forms tunnels into the center of the cell filled w/ interstitial fluid 2 sets
55 invaginations of sarcolemma conduct impulses to deepest regions of cell 2 sets
56 invaginations of the sarcolemma that tunnel in from the surface toward the center of each muscle fiber 2 sets
57 are an invagination of the muscle cell's sarcolemma 2 sets
58 deep invagination of the sarcolemma, which is the plasma membrane, only found in skeletal and cardiac muscle cells. these invaginations allow depolarization of the membrane to quickly penetrate to the interior of the cell 2 sets
59 deep invaginations of the sarcolemma that extend into the sarcoplasm 2 sets
60 infoldings of the sarcolemma extending from one side to the other, convey electrical signals from the surface to the interior 2 sets
61 bring action potentials into the interior of the skeletal muscle fibers 2 sets
62 parts of the sarcolemma that penetrate into the cell 2 sets
63 tunnel-like infoldings in the sarcolemma that penetrate the cell and carry electric current to the interior of the cell 2 sets
64 -transmit action potential through cell -allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously -have same properties as sarcolemma 2 sets
65 at several points the cell membrane penetrates deep into the interior of the muscle fiber. cuts though 1 set
66 -thousand of tiny invaginations of the sarcolemma -tunnel in from the surface of toward the center of each muscle fiber. -filled w/ interstitial fluid -muscle actions and potentials travel along the sarcolemma and through t tubules. 1 set
67 transmit action potential through cell; allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously; has the same properties as sarcolemma 1 set
68 tubules that carry action potential deep into the muscle are actually internal extensions of the muscle cell membrane 1 set
69 deep invaginations of the sarcolemma that spread electrical excitation 1 set
70 infoldings of the plasma membrane of the skeletal muscle cells 1 set
71 two extensions of sarcolemna that go deep into interior of the cell to distribute signal to contract quickly (p 297) 1 set
72 action potentials travel to the interior of the muscle fiber along ______ 1 set
73 inward extensions of the sarcolemma into the interior of the cell 1 set
74 help stimulate and coordinate muscle contractions through electrical impulses 1 set
75 cell membrane penetrates deep into teh interior of the muscle fiber 1 set
76 propagate ach along the muscle fiber. 1 set
77 invaginations of the muscle fiber membrane, associated with the sacroplasmic reticulum 1 set
78 surround actin and myosin at the a-i junction 1 set
79 __ transmit action potential through cell 1 set
80 __ allow entire muscle fiber to contract simultaneously 1 set
81 __ have the same properties as sarcolemma 1 set
82 are invaginations of the sarcolemma into the centre of the cell filled with extracellular fluid carry muscle action potentials down into cell. 1 set
83 radial invaginations of the sarcolemma. opens to the extracellular space. has an excitable membrane. 1 set
84 small, cylindrical invaginations of the scrolemma of striated muscle fibers (cells) that conduct muscle action potentials toward the center of the muscle fiber 1 set
85 stimulate and coordinate muscle contractions, network of tubules extend into sarcoplasm. signal from sarcolemma->sarcoplasm->t-tubules 1 set
86 where the cell membrane penetates deep into the interior of the musclef ibers 1 set
87 excitation is carried into the muscle fiber by 1 set
88 tunnel that starts at surface and goes to the center of each fiber 1 set
89 a continuation of the sarcolemma, provide a means by which the deep myofibrils can be activated by action potentials 1 set
90 continous w/ sarcolemma, extend into sarcoplasm right angles to sarcolemma 1 set
91 deep invaginations of the sarcolemma(into the sarcoplasm) which allow electical impulses to quickly travel to the interior of the cell 1 set
92 tiny invaginations of the sarcolemma that tunnel in from the surface toward the center of each muscle fiber 1 set
93 what do muscle ap travel through 1 set
94 tunnel in from the plasma membrane, muscle action potentials travel through the t tubules. 1 set
95 descent into the sarcoplasm and are close to the sarcoplasmic reticulum 1 set
96 tunnel in from the plasma membrane. 1 set
97 tunnel in from the plasma membrane, muscle action potentials(ap) travel through the t tubules 1 set
98 tunnel in from the plasma membrane 1 set
99 these tunnel in from the plasma membrane 1 set
100 narrow tubes that are continuous with the sarcolemma, passing through muscle fiber. deliver action potential. 1 set