Sharon Has a Mutation in the Genes for the Calcium

question 34

Multiple Choice

Sharon has a mutation in the genes for the calcium ATPase pumps that are responsible for pumping Ca²⁺ into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing the proteins to have decreased function. Homeostasis of which of the following systems will be strongly impacted by her mutation?

• A) digestive and urinary
• B) nervous and reproductive
• C) immune and skeletal, and nervous
• D) All of the choices are correct.
• E) None of the choices is correct.

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