Taking back of $C a^{2 +}$ ion by S.R is an active or a passive process?

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Solution

Sarcoplasmic reticulum takes back the calcium ions and reduces its concentration around actin and myosin hence causing the muscle to relax.
this uptake of calcium ions is an active process and ATP is used majorly.

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