Which of the following is the cause of the "plateau" in cardiac muscle action potentials?

a. Sodium ion influx
b. Calcium ion influx
c. Calcium ion outflux
d. Chloride ion outflux
e. Potassium ion influx


Answer: b. Calcium ion influx

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