What is the role of calcium in skeletal muscle?

A) binding with the troponin to remove contraction inhibition
B) forming hydroxyapatite crystals
C) re-establishing glycogen stores
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


A
Explanation:
B) Calcium does not form hydroxyapatite crystals in muscle.
C) Calcium does not re-establish glycogen stores in muscle.
D) One of the listed answers is correct.

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