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Cardiac Conduction System Quiz

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What is the role of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the cardiac conduction system?

The sinoatrial (SA) node generates normal electrical impulses in the heart.

Describe the function of the atrioventricular (AV) node.

The atrioventricular (AV) node serves as a gateway for electrical impulses to travel from the atria to the ventricles.

How do Purkinje fibers contribute to heart function?

Purkinje fibers conduct electrical impulses throughout the cardiac muscle.

What is the overall significance of the cardiac conduction system?

<p>The cardiac conduction system is essential for maintaining a coordinated and rhythmic heartbeat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the composition of the cardiac conduction system.

<p>The cardiac conduction system comprises specialized cardiac muscle cells, including the SA node, AV node, and Purkinje fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cardiac Conduction System

The cardiac conduction system is a specialized network of cardiac muscle cells responsible for coordinating heart contractions.
The network is made of modified muscle cells and includes the Purkinje fibers, a system of specialized cells that quickly conduct electrical impulses within the heart muscle.
The sinoatrial (SA) node, located in the right atrium, is the heart's natural pacemaker, initiating electrical impulses that trigger heartbeats.
The atrioventricular (AV) node, located between the atria and ventricles, acts as a gatekeeper, delaying the transmission of electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles, ensuring proper coordination of heart contractions.

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Test your knowledge of the cardiac conduction system, the network responsible for heart contractions. This quiz covers key components like the SA node, AV node, and Purkinje fibers, as well as their roles in heart rhythm regulation.