In pacemaker cells the movement of __________ into the cell through voltage-gated channels is primarily responsible for the depolarization phase of the action potential.   A Ca2+ ions   B K+ ions   C Na+ ions   D Cl- ions

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In pacemaker cells the movement of __________ into the cell through voltage-gated channels is primarily responsible for the depolarization phase of the action potential.

  A

Ca2+ ions

  B

K+ ions

  C

Na+ ions

  D

Cl- ions

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The opening of channels that let positive ions flow into the cell can cause depolarization.

Flow of K+ is the outward current following depolarization of the membrane.

 

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