The plateau in the cardiac action potential is caused by which of the following?
  1. Influx of Na+
  2. Efflux of Na+
  3. Influx of Ca2+
  4. Efflux of Ca2+
Explanation
Answer: C - The plateau results from a very slow influx of calcium ions, balanced against the efflux of potassium ions.
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