Lowered extracellular K+ levels will lower the heart rate because

A. ectopic action potentials occur.
B. the resting membrane potential is hyperpolarized.
C. it blocks Ca2+ channels.
D. action potential amplitude declines.
E. more Na+ channels open.


Answer: B

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