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Which of the following is NOT part of the conduction system in the heart?
Which of the following is NOT part of the conduction system in the heart?
- Purkinje fibers
- Ventricular myocytes (correct)
- Atrioventricular node
- Sinoatrial node
What is the function of the Purkinje fibers?
What is the function of the Purkinje fibers?
- Delay conduction between atria and ventricles
- Regulate the heart rate
- Rapidly conduct impulses to ventricular myocytes (correct)
- Initiate the heartbeat
The Sinoatrial node is also known as the:
The Sinoatrial node is also known as the:
- Atrioventricular node
- Pacemaker of the heart (correct)
- Bundle of His
- Purkinje network
What is the role of the Atrioventricular node?
What is the role of the Atrioventricular node?
What is the term used to refer to the Atrioventricular bundle?
What is the term used to refer to the Atrioventricular bundle?