The Ion Primarily Responsible for Depolarization in Pacemaker Cells Is

question 126

Multiple Choice

The ion primarily responsible for depolarization in pacemaker cells is ______________,whereas the ion primarily responsible for this in other cardiac cells is _____________.

• A) sodium; calcium
• B) calcium; sodium
• C) potassium; sodium
• D) calcium; potassium

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