When Ca²⁺ Release Channels in the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum of the Heart

question 16

Multiple Choice

When Ca²⁺ release channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of the heart are opened by an increase in Ca²⁺ in the cytoplasm, this is referred to as

• A)calcium-induced fibrillation.
• B)calcium-induced depolarization.
• C)calcium-induced stimulated calcium release.
• D)calcium-induced repolarization.

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