The falling phase of the action potential is due to
a. calcium influx
b. potassium efflux
c. chloride influx
d. sodium efflux
e. the action of Na+-K+ pumps
B
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______ is accumulation of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces
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If the sinoatrial (SA) node is damaged, the heart will likely beat at ________ bpm
A) 0 to 10 B) 10 to 20 C) 20 to 40 D) 40 to 50 E) 70 to 80
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a) glossopharyngeal b) cardiac accelerator c) vagus d) phrenic e) cervical spinal