Calcium channel blockers affect the sinoatrial (SA) node by:
A. increasing depolarization and increasing the heart rate.
B. slowing repolarization and decreasing the heart rate.
C. slowing depolarization and decreasing the heart rate.
D. increasing repolarization and increasing the heart rate.
Answer: C
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