Multiple Choice
Lowered extracellular potassium levels will lower the heart rate because
A) the resting membrane potential is hyperpolarized.
B) ectopic action potentials occur.
C) action potential amplitude declines.
D) more sodium channels open.
E) it blocks calcium channels.
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