Skeletal Muscle Contraction Requires Large Amounts of Energy in the Form

question 10

Short Answer

Skeletal muscle contraction requires large amounts of energy in the form of ___________ in order to complete the sequence of cyclic events that lead to sarcomere shortening.

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Definitions:

Appendix

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ICD-9

An outdated system for the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, used for coding and classifying diagnoses and procedures.

Acute Condition

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