What Effect Does an Excess of Potassium Have on the Heart

question 46

Multiple Choice

What effect does an excess of potassium have on the heart?

• A) decreases heart rate
• B) decreases force of contractions
• C) increases heart rate
• D) both a and b
• E) none of these

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