Questions and Answers
Which process releases Ca2+ from the SR in smooth muscle?
Calcium-Induced Calcium-Release (CICR)
How is relaxation of smooth muscle achieved after contraction?
By removing Ca2+ from the sarcoplasm
What is the role of Ca2+ pumps & exchangers in smooth muscle?
To remove Ca2+ from the sarcoplasm
Which types of channels allow calcium to enter the smooth muscle cell?
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Which processes increase cytoplasmic calcium and promote contraction?
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Which molecule stimulates calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
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