How Does Inhibition of the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase Increase the Force

question 39

Multiple Choice

How does inhibition of the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase increase the force of heart muscle contraction?

• A)It increases cytosolic Na⁺ and therefore decreases Ca²⁺ export.
• B)It increases cytosolic K⁺ and therefore decreases Ca²⁺ export.
• C)It decreases cytosolic Na⁺ and therefore decreases Ca²⁺ export.
• D)It decreases cytosolic K⁺ and therefore decreases Ca²⁺ export.

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