In cardiac muscle, calcium that triggers contraction is primarily released from the:
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Correct answer: Sarcoplasmic reticulum
Calcium-induced calcium release occurs from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. This amplifies the initial calcium influx from the extracellular space.
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