Muscle length has a more pronounced effect on contraction strength in cardiac muscle than in skeletal muscle. This is because cardiac muscle has a greater sensitivity to ________.

A. depolarization
B. calcium
C. lactic acid
D. parasympathetic antagonists


Answer: B

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