The total refractory period of cardiac muscle _____

A) is about the same as the total refractory period for skeletal muscle
B) is shorter than the total refractory period for skeletal muscle
C) is longer than the contraction of cardiac muscle
D) is longer than the total refractory period for skeletal muscle


Answer: D) is longer than the total refractory period for skeletal muscle

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