In: Anatomy and Physiology
In a conduction cell like an SA node action potential, what role does calcium play?
Calcium is the ion which contribute to the Major portion of skeleton. And it also helps in impulses transmission.
Calcium has the function of triggering the transmission of neurotransmitter on the post synaptic cleft.
Calcium channel in the post synaptic neuron opens and it receives the neurotransmitters which is essential for impulse transmission.