The Rapid Influx of Sodium Ions into Contractile Cells Creates

question 29

Multiple Choice

The rapid influx of sodium ions into contractile cells creates a positive membrane potential inside the cell and initiates the:

• A) initial repolarization phase.
• B) repolarization phase.
• C) plateau phase.
• D) rapid depolarization phase.

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