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Unlocking Muscle Contraction: The Pivotal Role of Calcium & Other Elem
Chapter 10, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
Which element is important in directly triggering contraction?
a. Sodium \( \left( \text{N}{{\text{a}}^{+}} \right)\)
b. Calcium \( \left( \text{C}{{\text{a}}^{++}} \right) \)
c. Potassium \( \left( {{\text{K}}^{+}} \right) \)
d. Chloride \( \left( \text{Cl}^{-} \right) \)
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QUESTION:
Which element is important in directly triggering contraction?
a. Sodium \( \left( \text{N}{{\text{a}}^{+}} \right)\)
b. Calcium \( \left( \text{C}{{\text{a}}^{++}} \right) \)
c. Potassium \( \left( {{\text{K}}^{+}} \right) \)
d. Chloride \( \left( \text{Cl}^{-} \right) \)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Muscle contraction is the tightening or shortening of muscles during some activity. Muscle contraction occurs when a signal sent by the central nervous system via motor neurons initiates muscle contraction.
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Unlocking Muscle Contraction: The Pivotal Role of Calcium & Other Elem
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Explore the intricacies of muscle contraction and the pivotal role played by elements like Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride. Learn how Calcium directly triggers contraction by interacting with troponin and actin filaments. A thorough breakdown of each element's unique contribution to our body's movement.