The Plateau of the Cardiac Action Potential Results from the Opening

question 127

Multiple Choice

The plateau of the cardiac action potential results from the opening of voltage-gated slow ______ channels in the plasma membrane of the cardiac cell.

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

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Definitions:

Secondary Active Transport

involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane utilizing energy indirectly from the electrochemical gradient established by primary active transport.

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, leading to substances moving from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration.

Carrier Molecule

A protein that facilitates the transport of specific substances across a cell membrane by changing its shape.

Cyanide

A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.