A Typical Action Potential of a Myocardial Contractile Cell Lasts

question 61

Multiple Choice

A typical action potential of a myocardial contractile cell lasts ________ millisecond(s) .

• A) less than 1
• B) 1-5
• C) 50-100
• D) at least 200
• E) at least 500

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