A Single Nerve Cell, Also Called a ____________________, Typically Consists

question 43

Short Answer

A single nerve cell, also called a ____________________, typically consists of the following three basic parts: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

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Definitions:

Troponin

A protein complex involved in the regulation of skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction, which binds to calcium ions causing a change that allows muscle contraction.

ATPase Activity

The enzymatic activity involved in hydrolyzing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to release energy.

Thin Myofilament

A component of the muscle fiber responsible for muscle contraction, composed primarily of the protein actin.

Globular (G) Actin

A monomeric form of actin protein that can polymerize to form filamentous (F) actin, part of the cytoskeleton in cells.