Mr. White has cerebral palsy and suffers severe muscle spasms as a result of his condition. He is prescribed the drug dantrolene, which prevents the release of calcium ions from the SR. Explain how this will treat his muscle spasms.?

Mr. White has cerebral palsy and suffers severe muscle spasms as a result of his condition. He is prescribed the drug dantrolene, which prevents the release of calcium ions from the SR. Explain how this will treat his muscle spasms.?

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