The long refractory period in myocardial contraction is due to the extended plateau phase of the action potential, which prevents summation of contractions.
Long plateau phase (prevents the cardiac muscles from summating)
| Front | Why is the refractory period long in myocardial contraction? |
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| Back | Long plateau phase (prevents the cardiac muscles from summating) |
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