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yes calcium is stored in muscles as it is necessary for muscle contraction and muscle contraction is very sensitive to the amount of calcium

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Where is the calcium and phosphorus stored?

Calcium and phosphorus are primarily stored in bones and teeth in the body. They play a crucial role in maintaining bone structure and density. Additionally, calcium is stored in muscle tissues and regulated by hormones like parathyroid hormone and calcitonin.


The carbohydrate found in skeletal muscle and liver is what?

Carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and skeletal muscle


Where is calcium stored in the muscle cell?

The sarcoplasmic reticulum is known for its storage of calcium ions in muscle cells.


Calories consumed in excess of requirements are stored in tissue called?

stored as glycogen in skeletal muscle


How is the skeletal system like a storehouse?

some calcium and minerals can be stored in bones.


Where are neurotransmitters that cause skeletal muscle contraction are stored?

In the myoneural junction.


Which ion is stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

Calcium ions are stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle cells. These ions play a crucial role in muscle contraction by triggering the release of more calcium ions into the muscle cell, leading to the contraction of the muscle fibers.


Where are neurotransmitters that cause skeletal muscle contraction normally stored?

In the myoneural junction.


Does the pituatary gland store glycogen?

No, glycogen is stored by the liver and skeletal muscle


What mineral is stored in the skeletal system?

The skeletal system is a major repository of calcium.


Where are the Neurotransmitters that cause skeletal muscle contraction normally stored?

motor neuron axon terminals


Where are the calcium ions stored in a muscle fiber?

Calcium ions in muscle fibers are stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum, which is a specialized form of endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells. When a muscle is stimulated to contract, the sarcoplasmic reticulum releases calcium ions into the cytoplasm, triggering muscle contraction.