The Endoplasmic Reticulum in Muscle Stores Calcium for Muscle Contraction

question 196

Multiple Choice

The endoplasmic reticulum in muscle stores calcium for muscle contraction and is called by what other name?

• A)Fasciculus
• B)Sarcolemma
• C)Myoplasmic reticulum
• D)Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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UAA

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