Which of the Following Normally Terminates Muscle Contraction

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following normally terminates muscle contraction?

• A)Depletion of ACh in the neuromuscular junction
• B)Binding of ACh to the NM receptors
• C)Pumping of calcium back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum
• D)Depletion of ATP within the sarcomere

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