Explain how the process of skeletal muscle excitation–contraction coupling demonstrates the general principle of physiology that controlled exchange of materials occurs between compartments and across cellular membranes.

Explain how the process of skeletal muscle excitation–contraction coupling demonstrates the general principle of physiology that controlled exchange of materials occurs between compartments and across cellular membranes.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter8: Muscle Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16UC

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