Once an SA nodal cell reaches threshold, the depolarization phase occurs during which

A.  potassium comes in through fast voltage-gated channels.
B.  calcium comes in through fast voltage-gated channels.
C.  potassium moves out through fast voltage-gated channels.
D.  sodium moves out through slow voltage-gated channels.
E.  calcium moves out through slow voltage-gated channels.


B

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