T tubules

A form of T tubule — One of the extensions of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells, running in a transverse manner, that permit the transmission of the action potential into the cell and regulate cellular calcium concentration.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of T tubule
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