The SA Node Is the Pacemaker of the Heart

question 83

True/False

The SA node is the pacemaker of the heart.

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate

A region of the brain located in the medial frontal cortex that plays a role in various functions such as emotion regulation, impulse control, and decision-making.

Aversive Information

Information that is unpleasant or undesirable, which people may avoid or react negatively to.

Limbic System

Part of the brain that relays information from the primitive brain stem about changes in bodily functions to the cortex, where the information is interpreted.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, attention, and movement control, often associated with the pleasure and reward system of the brain.