In the autorhythmic SA node cells, the opening of the calcium channels allow

a) the further depolarization of these pacemaker cells
b) the further repolarization of these pacemaker cells
c) ventricular relaxation
d) cardiac tamponade
e) none of the above


Answer: a) the further depolarization of these pacemaker cells

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