If the AV Node Does Not Receive Action Potentials Generated

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the AV node does not receive action potentials generated by the SA node,

• A) the ventricles will beat faster.
• B) the ventricular rate of contraction will not be affected.
• C) the stroke volume will increase.
• D) tachycardia will occur.
• E) it will establish a heart rate of 40-60 bpm.

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