An autorhythmic heart cell is one in which

A. action potentials always occur at exactly the same frequency.
B. action potentials are stimulated by internal stores of acetylcholine.
C. action potentials fire spontaneously.
D. action potentials are initiated by the autonomic nervous system.
E. all filaments contract and relax with a high degree of synchrony.


Answer: C

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