Practice Atrioventricular (av) Node (6.2.5.2) - Human Physiology - IB 12 Biology
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Atrioventricular (AV) Node

Practice - Atrioventricular (AV) Node

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the AV Node do?

💡 Hint: Think about the timing of heart contractions.

Question 2 Easy

Where is the AV Node located?

💡 Hint: Visualize the heart's structure.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the AV Node?

To initiate impulses
To delay impulses
To contract ventricles

💡 Hint: Remember its role in timing during the heart cycle.

Question 2

True or False: The AV Node can function independently of the SA Node.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the heart's pacemaker system works.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Predict the complications that might arise if the AV Node's function becomes impaired. How would this manifest in a clinical setting?

💡 Hint: Consider what the heart's rhythm represents in terms of blood flow regulation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the role of the autonomic nervous system on the AV Node during physical exertion versus rest. How might this affect exercise performance?

💡 Hint: Think about how your body responds during intense activities compared to relaxing.

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