What Ion Is Responsible for Initiating Muscle Contraction

question 59

Multiple Choice

What ion is responsible for initiating muscle contraction?

• A) Mg²⁺
• B) Ca²⁺
• C) H⁺
• D) Cl^-
• E) Na⁺

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