The release of calcium ions initiates muscle contractions. Watch this video

Chapter 10, Problem 3

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The release of calcium ions initiates muscle contractions. Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/ calciumrole) to learn more about the role of calcium.

(a) What are T-tubules and what is their role?

(b) Please also describe how actin-binding sites are made available for cross-bridging with myosin heads during contraction.

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