Which of the following is TRUE about action potentials in pacemaker cardiac cells? Select all that apply Group of answer choices They rely on calcium influx for depolarization They have a resting membrane potential of -90 mV They rely on sodium influx for depolarization They display a prolonged plateau phase

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