Which one does NOT happen during the latent period of muscle contraction? A. Depolarization of the muscle B. Release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum C. Attachment of calcium ions to troponin D. Release of acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction
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This period occurs between the time the action potential reaches the muscle fiber and the onset of tension development. A. Depolarization of the muscle: This occurs during the excitation phase of muscle contraction, which precedes the latent period. The action Show more…
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