PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True and False:The SA node is located in the left atrium.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -True or False: The SA node is located in the Left atrium. The answer is False: It is located in the right atrium NOT the left.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sinoatrial node (SAN), located in the right atrium, serves as the primary site for initiation of the normal heartbeat (sinus rhythm) (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -Your sinoatrial node is sometimes called your heart’s natural pacemaker. It sends the electrical impulses that start the heartbeat. The SA node is in the upper part of your heart’s right atrium.

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