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Chapter 48, Problem 1U
An ECG measures
a. changes in electrical potential during the cardiac cycle.
b. Ca2+ concentration of the ventricles in diastole.
c. the force of contraction of the atria during systole.
d. the volume of blood being pumped during the contraction cycle.
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An ECG measures
a. changes in electrical potential during the cardiac cycle.
b. Ca2+ concentration of the ventricles in diastole.
c. the force of contraction of the atria during systole.
d. the volume of blood being pumped during the contraction cycle.
The QRS wave of an ECG (or EKG) represents:
a. depolarization of the ventricles.
b. Depolarization and repolarization of the ventricles.
c. Depolarization of the atria and ventricles.
d. depolarization of the atria.
Which of the following statements is true about the SA (sinoatrial) node?
a. The action potential created by the pacemaker cells of the SA node directly stimulates the contractile cells of both the atria and ventricles.
b. The rate of spontaneous depolarization of nodal cells is the fastest in the SA node.
c. Pacemaker cells in the SA node form a pathway between the SA and AV nodes.
d. The pacemaker cells, which establish the heart rate, are located only in the SA node.
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EP CONNECT ONLINE ACCESS FOR BIOLOGY
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