Hypocalcemia Causes Weak Cardiac Contractions Because

question 29

Multiple Choice

Hypocalcemia causes weak cardiac contractions because:

• A) permeability of nerve membranes increases.
• B) insufficient calcium ions are available for muscle contraction.
• C) low phosphate ion levels prevent muscle contraction.
• D) excessive amounts of calcium are stored in cardiac muscle.

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