What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?
Muscle Contraction Review

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ATP is necessary for myosin to release actin, allowing muscle contraction to continue.
2.
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What is the synaptic cleft?
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The synaptic cleft is the gap between a neuron and a muscle cell where neurotransmitters are released.
3.
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What happens to the Z lines during muscle contraction?
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The distance between Z lines decreases during muscle contraction.
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What is the function of acetylcholinesterase?
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Acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine (Ach) in the synaptic cleft, stopping muscle contraction.
5.
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What is the state of a sarcomere during contraction?
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The sarcomere is in a contracted state during muscle contraction.
6.
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What ion is essential for muscle contraction?
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Calcium ions (Ca²+) are essential for muscle contraction as they trigger the interaction between actin and myosin.
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What is the role of myosin heads in muscle contraction?
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Myosin heads attach to actin filaments to pull them, causing muscle contraction.
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