Propagation of AP’s in Smooth Muscle

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Ca2+ channels are slow (to open). However, APs in smooth muscle are passed from cell to cell via fast electrical junctions (as opposed to the slow chemical junctions seen in typical muscle nerves).



Thus, is the propagation of AP’s fast or slow overall?

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