Question

Which part of the muscle fibers is a storehouse for calcium ions?

Answer 1

Muscle fibers:

1. The single muscle cell is referred to as muscle fiber.
2. Muscle fibers help in the activity of muscles.
3. Muscle fibers contain sarcolemma, sarcoplasmic reticulum, t-tubule, terminal cisternae, etc.
4. The sarcoplasmic reticulum in the muscle fibers resembles a network of smooth endoplasmic reticulums.
5. This Sarcoplasmic reticulum functions as a storehouse of calcium iron.
6. Calcium ions are important for the contraction and relaxation of muscles.