Full 2L QBank
Physiology General 77aa85c9

Post-tetanic potentiation is due to -

A
Hyperpolarization of muscle fibres
B
Rapid K+ efflux
C
Increased availability of Ca++
D
Rapid Na+ influx
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Increased availability of Ca++ "Repetitive stimulation enhances force development due to rise in intracellular Ca++, a phenomenon called posttetanic potentiation. It is due to increased phosphorylation of myosine light chain with increased number of cross bridges."

Related Physiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now