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The rapid depolarization phase of the contractile cell action potential is due to the opening of voltage-gated potassium ion channels.

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Pacemaker cells lack a distinct plateau phase.

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The plateau phase in contractile cells is due to the influx of calcium ions through calcium ion channels.

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The repolarization phase of the contractile cell is due to the potassium ions rushing into the cell through potassium ion channels.

What are the effects of the plateau phase of the contractile cell action potential?

An experimental toxin makes the refractory period of cardiac muscle cells equal in length to that of skeletal muscle fibers. Predict the consequences of this toxin.