As a result of the long refractory period in the cardiac action potential, cardiac muscle cannot exhibit
A) tonus.
B) treppe.
C) tetany.
D) recruitment.
E) fatigue.

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The long refractory period in the cardiac action potential prevents the occurrence of tetany, which is the sustained contraction of muscle fibers due to rapidly repeated stimuli.

As a Result of the Long Refractory Period in the Cardiac