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Match each situation to the most appropriate term.
-occurs in a postsynaptic membrane when ligand-gated Na+ channels open


Definitions:

Actin And Myosin

Two proteins that form the basis of muscle contraction and movement in cells, playing a crucial role in the sliding filament model of muscle contraction.

Optimal Overlap

The ideal arrangement of actin and myosin filaments within a muscle fiber for maximum muscle contraction efficiency.

Muscle Tension

The force generated by the contraction of muscles, important in movement, maintenance of posture, and the production of body heat.

Contraction

The process of a muscle becoming shorter and tighter, usually in response to a nerve impulse.

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