The plateau of the action potential in cardiac ventricular cells results from the opening of voltage-gated long-lasting ________ channels in the plasma membrane of the cell.

A. Cl-
B. Na+
C. glucose
D. K+
E. Ca2+


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The elbow is an example of a(n):

a. amphiarthritic joint b. synarthrotic joint c. diarthrotic joint d. none of the above

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interphase S

What will be an ideal response?

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When you travel on a moving walkway or an elevator, the linear acceleration of your body is sensed by the

A. utricle and saccule. B. ossicles. C. cochlea. D. semicircular canals.

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