Both Calcium and ATP Are Needed for a Muscle to Contract

question 77

True/False

Both calcium and ATP are needed for a muscle to contract.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and water balance in the body.

Renal Tubule

The part of the nephron in the kidney where filtrate from the renal corpuscle is further processed into urine.

Distal Tubule

The distal tubule is a segment of the kidney nephron that plays a crucial role in the reabsorption of water and ions, significantly contributing to the regulation of blood pressure, pH, and electrolyte balance.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus by releasing renin.