What Is the Role of Calcium in Skeletal Muscle

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the role of calcium in skeletal muscle?

• A) re-establishing glycogen stores
• B) forming hydroxyapetite crystals
• C) binding with the tropomyosin to remove contraction inhibition
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that is attached to the eardrum; also called the hammer.

Incus

A small bone in the middle ear, located between the malleus and the stapes; also called the anvil.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth that aids in tasting, swallowing, and speech.