In the Sliding Filament Mechanism of Muscle Contraction, the Stimulus

question 167

Multiple Choice

In the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction, the stimulus for contraction is:

• A)acetylcholine
• B)myosin and actin
• C)troponin and tropomyosin
• D)calcium ions

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