Rapid Influx of Ca²⁺ into the Cytoplasm Can Occur as a Result

question 31

Multiple Choice

Rapid influx of Ca²⁺ into the cytoplasm can occur as a result of the binding of hormones to a receptor-activating phospholipase C activity.Which of the following does NOT contribute to the increased level of Ca²⁺?

• A)lysozymes
• B)calciosomes
• C)endoplasmic reticulum
• D)extracellular stores through Ca²⁺ channels in the plasma membrane

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