When Did the New York House of Refuge First Open

question 54

Multiple Choice

When did the New York House of Refuge first open?

• A) 1645
• B) 1773
• C) 1825
• D) 1910

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SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that regulates the heart's electrical rhythm.

AV Node

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