Cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions and still return to a viable state for _____ minutes.
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25

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Cardiac cells can withstand ischemic conditions (lack of oxygen) for up to 20 minutes before irreversible damage and cell death occur. Beyond this time, the heart muscle becomes too damaged and cannot function properly, leading to a heart attack. Therefore, choice C) 20 is the correct answer.

Cardiac Cells Can Withstand Ischemic Conditions and Still Return to a Viable