In: Anatomy and Physiology
3. Which of the following is not correct regarding a
prepotential:
it is a spontaneous depolarization...
3. Which of the following is not correct regarding a
prepotential:
- it is a spontaneous depolarization
- it occurs as the result of the influx of Ca2+ via L-type
channels
- it is due to "funny" current
- the # of prepotentials per minute = HR
4. What would happen if you injected a drug into the papillary
muscle that caused it to relax during systole (ventricular
contraction)?
- blood would flow from the atria into the ventricles
- the tension of the chordae tendineae would increase
- the ventricles would relax
- the seal of the AV valves would be compromised