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What is responsible for coordinating the heartbeat in the heart?
What type of cells initiate and distribute impulses to coordinate depolarization and contraction of the heart?
What occurs during the depolarization phase of the action potential in pacemaker cells?
What is the function of the Sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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What leads to the repolarization phase in pacemaker cells?
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Which part of the action potential involves K+ channels being closed while slow Na+ channels are open?
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Which structure in the heart is responsible for generating impulses at approximately 75 beats per minute?
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What is the inherent rate of the AV node in the absence of SA node input?
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Which part of the heart serves as the only electrical connection between the atria and ventricles?
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Defects in the intrinsic conduction system of the heart may lead to:
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What does the process of defibrillation aim to achieve?
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If an ectopic focus takes over pacing in the heart, what can be a consequence?
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