The pacemaker resting potential is _______ negative than those of other cardiac muscle cells because the _______ channels of pacemaker cells are more open.

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The pacemaker resting potential is less negative than those of other cardiac muscle cells because the Na+ (sodium) channels of pacemaker cells are more open, allowing more positive ions into the cell, making the inside less negative compared to other cardiac cells.

The Pacemaker Resting Potential Is _______ Negative Than Those of Other