Which triggers the release of calcium ions from: sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Correct answer: B. An action potential
- A. Formation of actin-myosin cross bridges
- B. An action potential
- C. Sarcomere contraction
- D. An increase in calcium ion concentration
Explanation
An action potential, which is an electrical signal generated by nerve cells, triggers the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. The action potential travels along the sarcolemma (muscle cell membrane) and down the T-tubules, leading to the activation of calcium-release channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum called ryanodine receptors (RYR). These channels open, allowing calcium ions to flow from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the cytoplasm of the muscle cell.
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