Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood to all the tissues of the body. Sinoatrial node (SA node) is a group of cells located at the right atrium of the heart. SA node is also referred to as the pacemaker of the heart.

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