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Which of the following is true regarding the conduction of electrical activity in the heart? Select one: a....

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Which of the following is true regarding the conduction ofelectrical activity in the heart?

Select one:

a. Conduction through the AV node is relatively slow

b. The wave of depolarization travels directly from the atrialmuscle to the ventricular muscle

c. The AV node determines heart rate in a healthy person

d. 2 of the above are correct

e. None of the above are correct

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The answer is option a Conduction through the AV node is relatively slow AV node conduction is relatively slow compared to the SA node because the nodal myocyte diameter is smaller and the myocytes in AV node is separated by connective tissue    See Answer
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