How Does the Duration of the Refractory Period in Cardiac

question 93

Multiple Choice

How does the duration of the refractory period in cardiac muscle cells compare to that in skeletal muscle cells?

• A) it is longer in cardiac muscle cells
• B) it is shorter in cardiac muscle cells
• C) it is the same in cardiac and skeletal muscle cells
• D) cardiac cells have no refractory period

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a particular behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a steady, consistent response rate.