Describe what is happening during the phase of the cardiac action potential labeled 2 in the diagram
What will be an ideal response
Phase 2 is the plateau phase which occurs due to opening of slow voltage-gated calcium channels, which allow continued inflow of Ca2+ from ICF into the cytosol. This continuous inflow of Ca+2 causes sustained depolarization of the cardiac muscle cells.
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