The Most Important Factor in Decreasing the Intracellular Concentration of Calcium

question 51

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in decreasing the intracellular concentration of calcium ion after contractionis

• A) active transport of calcium across the sarcolemma.
• B) active transport of calcium into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
• C) active transport of calcium into the synaptic cleft.
• D) diffusion of calcium out of the cell.
• E) diffusion of calcium into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

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