Multiple Choice
Which of these statements refers to the refractory period of cardiac muscle
A) It lasts longer than the contraction period.
B) It is much longer than the refractory period in skeletal muscle.
C) It allows tetanic contraction of the heart to occur to ensure smooth, coordinated ejection of blood from the ventricles.
D) It lasts longer than the relaxation period.
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