The Short Period of Electrical Inactivity Between the End of the P

question 2

Multiple Choice

The short period of electrical inactivity between the end of the P wave and the start of the QRS complex is called the:

• A)P pause.
• B)PR segment.
• C)PR interval.
• D)PR pause.

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Definitions:

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease characterized by shortness of breath and destruction of air sacs in the lungs, affecting their elasticity.

Pulmonary Disease

A term for diseases affecting the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system.

Exhale

To breathe out; the process of releasing air from the lungs.

Empyema

The accumulation of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity, usually referring to the pleural space.