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he repolarization of cardiac muscle is due to _______.Question 16Select one:A.sodium entering the cellB.potassium entering the cellC.potassium exiting the cellD.sodium exiting the cell

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he repolarization of cardiac muscle is due to _______.Question 16Select one:A.sodium entering the cellB.potassium entering the cellC.potassium exiting the cellD.sodium exiting the cell

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The repolarization of cardiac muscle is due to "C. potassium exiting the cell".

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. During an action potential, sodium ions (Na+) first rush into a cell, causing depolarization.

  2. After the peak of the action potential, potassium channels open and potassium ions (K+) rush out of the cell. This is called repolarization because it restores the negative charge inside the cell.

  3. Therefore, the repolarization of cardiac muscle is due to potassium exiting the cell.

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