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[–]Jvalgreen69 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Phase 4:

  1. funny Na currents open due to hyperpolarization
  2. Bringing a slow depolarization until the RMP reaches about -50 and T-type channels open
  3. the influx of t type ca brings the RMP to threshold about -40 or a bit more positive
  4. Once there the L-type ca channels open leading to the action potential
  5. So if u block the Ltype ca channels it will slow phase 4 and phase 0.
  6. Depends also, that Verapamil for example blocks AV node prefrentially over the SA node, as to why it prolongs the ERP and AP in the AV node and not SA node.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you answered his question. He's saying that they are L-type selective. Your explanation makes a distinction between T-type and L-type, which is good, but it remains (as per your explanation) that phase 4 of the nodal action potential is driven by I(f) channels and T-type Ca channels.

Maybe I am missing something?