Describe Calcium's Role in the Contraction of the Sarcomere in Skeletal

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Essay

Describe calcium's role in the contraction of the sarcomere in skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues.

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Definitions:

Genetic Disorder

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Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body, serving as a barrier, protection, and involved in absorption.

Muscular Tissue

A type of tissue in animals that is composed of cells that have the ability to contract, producing movement or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

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