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Multiple Choice
Which part of the heart's electrical conduction system is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?
A
Sinoatrial (SA) node
B
Atrioventricular (AV) node
C
Purkinje fibers
D
Bundle of His
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Understand the role of the heart's electrical conduction system in regulating the heartbeat. The system ensures that the heart beats in a coordinated and rhythmic manner.
Identify the components of the heart's electrical conduction system: the Sinoatrial (SA) node, Atrioventricular (AV) node, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers.
Learn about the Sinoatrial (SA) node, which is located in the right atrium of the heart. It is often referred to as the heart's natural pacemaker.
Recognize that the SA node is responsible for initiating the electrical impulses that set the pace for the heartbeat, causing the atria to contract and push blood into the ventricles.
Understand that after the SA node initiates the impulse, it travels to the AV node, then to the Bundle of His, and finally through the Purkinje fibers, ensuring the ventricles contract in a coordinated manner.