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Which phase of a muscle twitch involves the release of calcium ions into the sarcoplasm?

ALatent period
BContraction period
CRelaxation period
DRefractory period

✓ Correct Answer: ALatent period

The latent period is the short delay between the stimulus and the start of contraction, where calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

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