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Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Muscle Contraction > Excitation Contraction Coupling
Cell Physiological Phenomena > Signal Transduction > Second Messenger Systems > Calcium Signaling > Excitation Contraction Coupling
... > Chemical Phenomena > Biochemical Phenomena > Signal Transduction > Second Messenger Systems > Calcium Signaling > Excitation Contraction Coupling
Metabolism > Biological Transport > Ion Transport > Calcium Signaling > Excitation Contraction Coupling

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Excitation Contraction Coupling  

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  • A process fundamental to muscle physiology whereby an electrical stimulus or action potential triggers a myocyte to depolarize and contract. This mechanical muscle contraction response is regulated by entry of calcium ions into the cell.

History note

  • 2010

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D056966

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