The Plateau of the Cardiac Action Potential Results from the Opening

question 13

Multiple Choice

The plateau of the cardiac action potential results from the opening of voltage-gated slow ____ channels in the plasma membrane of the ____ cell.

• A)sodium; contractile
• B)potassium; autorhythmic
• C)calcium; contractile
• D)chloride; pacemaker
• E)potassium; contractile

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