Cardiac muscle action potentials are longer in duration than those of skeletal muscle. The longer action potential does not allow the muscle to __________.

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The longer action potential duration of cardiac muscle does not allow for tetanus, which is sustained contraction that occurs in skeletal muscle when it undergoes repeated stimuli before it has a chance to fully relax.

Cardiac Muscle Action Potentials Are Longer in Duration Than Those