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Locomotion and Movement: Muscle Contraction MCQ

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Muscle ContractionEasyQuestion 13131

Question

The immediate ion that initiates skeletal muscle contraction is:

  1. A
    Calcium
    Correct
  2. B
    Iron
  3. C
    Sodium only
  4. D
    Chloride

Correct answer

Calcium

Explanation

Calcium binds regulatory proteins and allows actin-myosin interaction.