Events of excitation contraction coupling, such as the release of calcium from intracellular stores, occur during the ________ period of a muscle twitch.

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The latent period is the time between the application of a stimulus and the beginning of a muscle contraction, during which excitation-contraction coupling occurs, including the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

Events of Excitation Contraction Coupling, Such as the Release of Calcium