Do muscles relax when insufficient ATP is available?

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Explanation:
ATP:
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a complex organic molecule that provides energy for a variety of biological functions.
Muscles need ATP for relaxation as well.
ATP is required to pump Ca2+ ions back to the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Final answer: Muscles do not relax when insufficient ATP is available.

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