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The document explains the cardiac action potential, detailing how electrical impulses generated by pacemaker cells initiate heart contractions. It describes the differences in action potentials between pacemaker cells and contractile myocytes, including their resting potentials and ion channel activities. Additionally, it highlights the role of calcium in muscle contraction and the importance of the refractory period in cardiac muscle to prevent tetanus.
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- ajuzieogu.389
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