What Causes the Rapid Depolarization Phase of a Contractile Cell

question 69

Multiple Choice

What causes the rapid depolarization phase of a contractile cell action potential?

• A)sodium movement into the cell
• B)calcium movement out of the cell
• C)calcium movement into the cell
• D)sodium movement out of the cell
• E)potassium movement into the cell

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