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Which structure in the heart initiates the electrical impulse for contraction?

Practice Questions

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Which structure in the heart initiates the electrical impulse for contraction?
  1. Atrioventricular node
  2. Sinoatrial node
  3. Bundle of His
  4. Purkinje fibers

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which structure in the heart initiates the electrical impulse for contraction?
  • Step 1: Understand that the heart has a special structure that controls its beating.
  • Step 2: Identify that this structure is called the sinoatrial (SA) node.
  • Step 3: Know that the SA node is located in the right atrium of the heart.
  • Step 4: Learn that the SA node generates electrical impulses.
  • Step 5: Recognize that these impulses cause the heart muscles to contract and pump blood.
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