When Electricity Flows near or Through the Heart for Only

question 18

Short Answer

When electricity flows near or through the heart for only a short period of time, it can cause ____________________ of the heart, in which the heart only flutters instead of beats.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Phantom Limb Phenomenon

The sensory perception that a missing limb or organ is still present and occasionally capable of movement and feeling.

Amputated

The surgical removal of a body part, typically a limb or digit, due to injury, disease, or medical condition.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.