If the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells ________.

If the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells ________.

If the length of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle cells was the same as it is for skeletal muscle cells ________. 










A) it would be much longer before cardiac cells could respond to a second stimulation
B) contractions would last as long as the refractory period
C) tetanic contractions might occur, which would stop the heart's pumping action
D) it would be less than 12 ms









Answer: C