GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the structure that stores the Calcium in the muscle cell.
A
Sarcoplasm
B
Sarcolemma
C
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
D
Myoglobin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is a specialized form of the endoplasmic reticulum of muscle cells, dedicated to calcium ion (Ca2+) handling, necessary for muscle contraction and relaxation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a complex network of specialized smooth endoplasmic reticulum that is important in transmitting the electrical impulse as well as in the storage of calcium ions. These longitudinal tubules form a membrane-bound system of tubules and cisterns that surround the myocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of skeletal muscle cells is a convoluted structure composed of a variety of tubules and cisternae, which share a continuous lumen delimited by a single continuous membrane, branching to form a network that surrounds each myofibril.

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