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Which node is known as the 'pacemaker' of the heart?
Which node is known as the 'pacemaker' of the heart?
- Interatrial Node/Pathway/Bundle
- Atrioventricular (AV) Node
- Sinoatrial (SA) Node (correct)
- Bundle of His
Which node gives the atria time to contract and pump all blood into the ventricles?
Which node gives the atria time to contract and pump all blood into the ventricles?
- Bundle of His
- Interatrial Node/Pathway/Bundle
- Atrioventricular (AV) Node (correct)
- Sinoatrial (SA) Node
Which structure connects fibers to rapidly send an impulse from the right atrium to the left atrium?
Which structure connects fibers to rapidly send an impulse from the right atrium to the left atrium?
- Sinoatrial (SA) Node
- Interatrial Node/Pathway/Bundle (correct)
- Atrioventricular (AV) Node
- Bundle of His
Where does conduction pass from the AV node and travel through?
Where does conduction pass from the AV node and travel through?
Which nodes/fibers are involved in rapidly sending an impulse from one atrium to the other?
Which nodes/fibers are involved in rapidly sending an impulse from one atrium to the other?
Which nodes delay conduction briefly?
Which nodes delay conduction briefly?
Where does the conduction pathway bifurcate into the Right and Left Bundle Branches?
Where does the conduction pathway bifurcate into the Right and Left Bundle Branches?
Which node is located in the wall of the right atrium?
Which node is located in the wall of the right atrium?
Which structure is responsible for pacing the heart rate to the body's current demands?
Which structure is responsible for pacing the heart rate to the body's current demands?
Which structure travels through the walls of the ventricles?
Which structure travels through the walls of the ventricles?
Which node gives the atria time to contract and pump all blood into the ventricles?
Which node gives the atria time to contract and pump all blood into the ventricles?
Which structure is also known as Bachmann’s Bundle?
Which structure is also known as Bachmann’s Bundle?
What is the average cardiac output for a healthy adult?
What is the average cardiac output for a healthy adult?
What is the equation for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
What is the equation for calculating cardiac output (CO)?
What is the normal range for ejection fraction?
What is the normal range for ejection fraction?
What is the function of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
What is the function of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
What is the function of the Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the heart?
What is the function of the Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the heart?
What is the purpose of the Atrioventricular (AV) Node in the heart?
What is the purpose of the Atrioventricular (AV) Node in the heart?
What occurs during ventricular diastole?
What occurs during ventricular diastole?
What is the purpose of the Ejection Fraction measurement?
What is the purpose of the Ejection Fraction measurement?
How is blood pressure measured?
How is blood pressure measured?
What is the average Ejection Fraction value indicating a well-functioning heart?
What is the average Ejection Fraction value indicating a well-functioning heart?
