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Chapter 8
Cardiovascular System - Electrical System of the Heart
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sinoatrial (SA) node | Pacemaker of the heart; initates heartbeat |
| Function of SA node | Sends electrical impulses that causes the atria to contract |
| Atrioventricle (AV) node | Delays the impulse before sending it to ventricles |
| Bundle of His & Purkinje Fibers | Distribute impulse throughout ventricles |