During Phase 2 of the Cardiac Action Potential,_____

question 8

Multiple Choice

During Phase 2 of the cardiac action potential,_____.

• A) calcium ions move into the muscle cells
• B) calcium ion channels close
• C) potassium ions move into the muscle cells
• D) sodium ions influx into the muscle cells

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