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BIOLOGY TOPIC 11 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (HL)

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What are the specialized features of a muscle fibre? (5)

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What are the specialized features of a muscle fibre? (5)



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Multinucleated = fibres form from the fusion of individual muscle cells Many mitochondria = muscle contraction needs a lot of ATP usage Sarcoplasmic reticulum = internal membrane network is specialized to store calcium ions (Ca 2+) Sarcolemma = continuous membrane which has invagination (inside out pouches) for depolarisation (T tubules) Myofibrils = causes contraction, are made of actin and myosin myofilaments (striated)


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multinucleated = fibres form from the fusion of individual muscle cells

Many mitochondria = muscle contraction needs a lot of ATP usage

Sarcoplasmic reticulum = internal membrane network is specialized to store calcium ions (Ca 2+)

Sarcolemma = continuous membrane which has invagination (inside out pouches) for depolarisation (T tubules)

Myofibrils = causes contraction, are made of actin and myosin myofilaments (striated)
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