Which of these processes helps in skeletal muscle relaxation after contraction?
Correct answer: D. None of these
- A. Motor neurons send electrical signals to muscles
- B. Troponin binds calcium
- C. Calcium is released from intracellular storage sites
- D. None of these
Explanation
Option A: Motor neurons are covered with ion channels, which open in response to electrical signals from the brain. Once these ion channels are open, a series of cascading reactions allows the signal to reach the skeletal muscle cells, which ultimately results in muscle contraction. Option B: Troponin C (TnC) is the calcium-binding subunit of the muscle protein complex troponin. The binding of calcium ions to TnC triggers the contraction of vertebrate striated muscle. Option: C Calcium release from intracellular storage sites plays a central role in the excitation-contraction coupling of striated and smooth muscle cells. It is a function of Calcium in the relaxation and contraction of the muscle.
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