What is the function of the transverse tubule?
A) the storage of calcium ions
B) to transmit electrical impulses to the cell's interior
C) to store sodium ions
D) to allow cross-bridge attachment
E) to produce myofibrils

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The transverse tubule or T-tubule is a structure found in muscle fibers that allows for the conduction of electrical impulses from the surface of the muscle fiber to the interior, triggering the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and leading to muscle contraction.

What Is the Function of the Transverse Tubule