Before the Heart Muscle Can Contract, It Must Receive an Electrical

question 280

Multiple Choice

Before the heart muscle can contract, it must receive an electrical signal called a(n) ______________.

• A)resting membrane potential
• B)action potential
• C)local potential
• D)graded potential

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