MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sinoatrial node(SA node) sets the heart rate by sending its impulse to the atrioventricular node for distribution.(AV node)
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reason: The SA node (sinoatrial node) generates the impulse for the heartbeat. This impulse is then conducted to the atrioventricular node. The path followed by the impulse is from the SA node to the AV node to Bundle of His to the Purkinje system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements is true about the SA (sinoatrial) node? The pacemaker cells, which establish the heart rate, are located in the SA node.

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