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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Describe the Role of Ca^2+ calcium ion in living system

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6 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Arun
6 Years ago
Calcium ions (Ca2+) contribute to the physiology and biochemistry of organisms cell. They play an important role in signal transduction pathways, where they act as a second messenger, in neurotransmitter release from neurons, in contraction of all muscle cell types, and in fertilization
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6 Years ago
In neurons calcium plays a dual role as a charge carrier and an intracellular messenger. Calcium signals regulate various developmental processes and have a key role in apoptosis, neurotransmitter release and membrane excitability.