sarcolemmic (Meaning)
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sarcolemmic (a)
of or relating to sarcolemma
Synonyms & Antonyms of sarcolemmic
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sarcolemmic Sentence Examples
- The sarcolemmic membrane, the outermost layer of muscle cells, regulates ion exchange and electrical excitability.
- The sarcolemmic reticulum, a specialized form of endoplasmic reticulum, stores and releases calcium ions in muscle cells.
- Damage to the sarcolemmic membrane can lead to cell dysfunction and muscle weakness.
- The sarcolemmic sodium-potassium pump maintains the appropriate ion concentrations within muscle cells.
- The sarcolemmic calcium pump transports calcium ions out of the cytoplasm and back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
- The sarcolemmic invaginations, known as transverse tubules, facilitate the rapid transmission of electrical signals throughout muscle cells.
- The sarcolemmic dystrophins, a group of proteins, provide structural support to the muscle cell membrane.
- Mutations in sarcolemmic genes can result in muscular dystrophies, a group of genetic disorders that affect muscle function.
- Sarcolemmic blebs, protrusions of the muscle cell membrane, can indicate membrane damage or disease.
- Sarcolemmic biomarkers, such as specific proteins or lipids, can be used to assess muscle cell health and diagnose muscle-related disorders.
FAQs About the word sarcolemmic
of or relating to sarcolemma
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The sarcolemmic membrane, the outermost layer of muscle cells, regulates ion exchange and electrical excitability.
The sarcolemmic reticulum, a specialized form of endoplasmic reticulum, stores and releases calcium ions in muscle cells.
Damage to the sarcolemmic membrane can lead to cell dysfunction and muscle weakness.
The sarcolemmic sodium-potassium pump maintains the appropriate ion concentrations within muscle cells.
