Biology HL
Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Motor Units in Muscles!

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Muscle fibres = striated & groovy

Did You Know? Your skeletal muscles, which help you dance, jump, or even lift a slice of pizza, have striated (striped) muscle fibres. Just like a rockstar's guitar has stripes! 🎸

It's electric! zap! ⚡️

How does a muscle know when to contract (tighten)? It waits for a signal from a motor neuron. Imagine it like waiting for your fav song to play!

The communication bridge - neuromuscular junctions

  • Neuromuscular what? Think of it as a secret chatroom 🤫 where the neuron and muscle fibre meet.
  • In this chatroom, the neuron sends a message using the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. This is like the neuron sending an emoji 🤘 to the muscle telling it to contract.

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Theme B - Form & Function
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Theme B - Form & Function

Unlocking Motor Units in Muscles!

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392 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Muscle fibres = striated & groovy

Did You Know? Your skeletal muscles, which help you dance, jump, or even lift a slice of pizza, have striated (striped) muscle fibres. Just like a rockstar's guitar has stripes! 🎸

It's electric! zap! ⚡️

How does a muscle know when to contract (tighten)? It waits for a signal from a motor neuron. Imagine it like waiting for your fav song to play!

The communication bridge - neuromuscular junctions

  • Neuromuscular what? Think of it as a secret chatroom 🤫 where the neuron and muscle fibre meet.
  • In this chatroom, the neuron sends a message using the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. This is like the neuron sending an emoji 🤘 to the muscle telling it to contract.

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