Short period of time when the myocardium is unresponsive to electrical impulses

A) refractory period
B) repolarization
C) asystole
D) heart block


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) This does not describe repolarization.
C) This does not describe asystole.
D) This does not describe heart block.

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