As the Impulse from the SA Node Spreads Across the Atria

question 47

Multiple Choice

As the impulse from the SA node spreads across the atria, it is prevented from stimulating the ventricles

• A) SA node.
• B) AV node.
• C) tricuspid and bicuspid valves.
• D) semilunar valves.
• E) by the fibrous cardiac skeleton.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

Wolpe’s method for reducing fears by associating a hierarchy of images of fear-evoking stimuli with deep muscle relaxation.

Virtual Therapy

The delivery of therapeutic services via digital platforms, allowing clients to receive counseling or therapy over the internet.

Muscle Relaxation

A technique or process aimed at reducing tension in the muscles through various methods, often used to reduce stress or alleviate physical discomfort.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders.