Rigor mortis (the stiffening of muscles fibers several hours after death) is directly due to the depletion of what energy source? This energy molecule is used to power a calcium pump that transports Ca2+ ions back into the endoplasmic reticulum where calcium ions are already at a high concentration.

Rigor mortis (the stiffening of muscles fibers several hours after death) is directly due to the depletion of what energy source? This energy molecule is used to power a calcium pump that transports Ca2+ ions back into the endoplasmic reticulum where calcium ions are already at a high concentration.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

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