6.2.5.2 - Atrioventricular (AV) Node
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What does the AV Node do?
💡 Hint: Think about the timing of heart contractions.
Where is the AV Node located?
💡 Hint: Visualize the heart's structure.
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What is the primary function of the AV Node?
💡 Hint: Remember its role in timing during the heart cycle.
True or False: The AV Node can function independently of the SA Node.
💡 Hint: Think about how the heart's pacemaker system works.
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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.
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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