Write Out the Reaction Catalyzed by Adenylate Kinase and Explain

question 79

Essay

Write out the reaction catalyzed by adenylate kinase and explain why this reaction is so important in skeletal muscle.

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Definitions:

NK Cells

Natural Killer cells, a type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) part of the innate immune system, involved in the body's defense against tumors and virally infected cells.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and stage of exhaustion.

Stress Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and cope with a stressful event, determining its significance and how to manage it.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's resources for emergencies, producing a 'fight or flight' response.