The relaxation of skeletal muscle relies on the activity of the ________, which decreases cytoplasmic calcium concentration.

A) Ca2+ATPase
B) dihydropyridine (DHP) receptor (L-type calcium channel)
C) ryanodine receptor
D) acetylcholine receptor


A) Ca2+ATPase

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