sarcoplasmic reticulum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sarcoplasmic reticulum
Example Sentences
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The trigger for calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the sarcoplasm is a neural signal.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
In muscle cells, a specialized SER called the sarcoplasmic reticulum is responsible for storage of the calcium ions that are needed to trigger the coordinated contractions of the muscle cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
In addition, the sarcoplasmic reticulum stores few calcium ions, so most of the calcium ions must come from outside the cells.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The remaining Ca2+ for contraction is released from storage in the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The drug digitalis lowers HR and increases the strength of the contraction, acting as a positive inotropic agent by blocking the sequestering of calcium ions into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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