What does troponin bind to, and what happens when it binds?

A. Ca2+; tropomyosin shifts
B. T tubules; the sarcomere shortens
C. acetylcholine; the sarcomere shortens
D. ATP; tropomyosin returns to normal position
E. tropomyosin; the sarcomere relaxes


Answer: A

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