Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 12CYR
Explain what each of the following terms represents on an electrocardiogram (ECG).
a. P wave
b. QRS complex
c. T wave
d. P-R interval
e. S-T segment
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Chapter 17 Solutions
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