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how to calculate for latent period in a simple muscle twitch
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7 years ago
Measure the latent period of the twitch by placing one marker at the point on the top (stimulus) recording right at the beginning of the square waveform and the other marker at the beginning of the twitch on the lower tracing.
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7 years ago
The action potential causes Ca2+ ions to be released in the cells that are needed for muscle fiber contraction. There is a small time delay from the arrival of the action-potential until the Ca-ions are released and reach the required concentration in the cell for contraction.
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