Physiology · Muscular System · Easy
Troponin
Meaning: A regulatory protein complex in muscle that controls contraction by binding calcium.
In practice: A rising high-sensitivity troponin confirmed the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
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Answer: Incretin
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