PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
SA node is known by this name as it control the rate of the heartbeat
A
AV node
B
Purkinje fibers
C
SV node
D
pacemaker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sinus node continuously generates electrical impulses, thereby setting the normal rhythm and rate in a healthy heart. Hence, the SA node is referred to as the natural pacemaker of the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -The SA node is normally the dominant, driving pacemaker because it has the highest intrinsic rate of spontaneous automaticity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sino-atrial node is called as the pacemaker of our heart.

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