Practice - Heartbeat Regulation
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the SA node?
💡 Hint: Think of the heart's conductor.
True or False: The AV node amplifies the electrical signal from the SA node.
💡 Hint: Delay is the keyword here.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What structure is known as the heart's pacemaker?
💡 Hint: It's the one that starts the beat.
True or False: The AV node is responsible for speeding up the heart rate.
💡 Hint: Think about its function separation.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe what could happen if the AV node experiences a blockage. How would this affect heart function?
💡 Hint: Think about the timing mismatch between chambers.
In a case of severe physical stress, analyze how the heart rate is impacted by both branches of the autonomic nervous system.
💡 Hint: Consider the body’s 'fight or flight' reaction.
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