The Importance of the Plateau Phase of the Action Potential

question 59

Multiple Choice

The importance of the plateau phase of the action potential of myocardial cells is in

• A) preventing overstretching of the cells.
• B) enhancing the efficiency of oxygen use by the cells.
• C) preventing tetanus.
• D) preventing fibrillation.
• E) regulating Ca²⁺ availability to the cells.

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