MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Which of the following is FALSE about the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

     

    A

    The sarcoplasmic reticulum stores calcium ions.

    B

    The sarcoplasmic reticulum transports calcium ions into the sarcoplasm when the muscle fiber is stimulated.

    C

    The sarcoplasmic reticulum contributes to the generation of the muscular action potential.

    D

    The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a specialized type of endoplasmic reticulum.



    Musculoskeletal System | Membrane Transport and Signalling |
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