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

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

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Arun
25750 Points
4 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
Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 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.

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