6.2.5.1 - Sinoatrial (SA) Node
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Where is the SA Node located?
💡 Hint: Think about its position in the heart.
What is the primary function of the SA Node?
💡 Hint: What starts the heartbeat?
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What is the primary role of the Sinoatrial Node?
💡 Hint: What triggers the heart to beat?
True or False: The AV Node prevents atrial contractions from overlapping with ventricular contractions.
💡 Hint: Think about how blood flows through the heart.
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Propose a research study to investigate how the SA Node responds to exercise, including potential variables you would analyze and the expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how heart rate increases and the body's recovery processes during and after exercise.
Design a patient care plan for a person with a diagnosed SA Node dysfunction. What considerations and interventions would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about both the medical and lifestyle management for heart health.
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