The Cardiac Electrical Impulse Normally Begins Spontaneously in the Sinoatrial

question 34

Multiple Choice

The cardiac electrical impulse normally begins spontaneously in the sinoatrial (SA) node because it:

• A) Has a superior location in the right atrium.
• B) Is the only area of the heart capable of spontaneous depolarization.
• C) Has rich sympathetic innervation via the vagus nerve.
• D) Depolarizes more rapidly than other automatic cells of the heart.

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