PHYSL.

1st step

Motor neuron AP -->
2nd step

Ca+2 enters VG channels.
3rd step.

ACh Release
4th step.

ACh binding opens ion channels.
5th step.

Na+ entry.
6th step.

Local current between depolarized end plate & adjacent muscle plamsma membrane.
7th step.

Muscle fiber AP initiation.
8th step.

Propagated action potential in muscle plasma membrane.
9th (final) step.

ACh degradation.

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xiongav

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PHYSL.

Description

Neuromuscular Junction.p.261

Updated

2012-02-17T23:09:20Z