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_______ argues that even if the conservative view is correct and the unborn is a person from the moment of conception, abortion may still be morally justified. A fetus may have a right to life, but this right "does not guarantee having either a right to be given the use of or a right to be allowed continued use of another person's body-even if one needs it for life itself."
SA Node
The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that acts as the natural pacemaker by generating electrical impulses.
Coronary Arteries
Arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself, crucial for providing the necessary oxygen and nutrients for cardiac function.
Myocardium
The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for the contracting action that pumps blood through the body.
Pacemaker
A device that delivers electrical impulses to the heart to regulate the heartbeat, used in cases of arrhythmia. Another reference is to specialized heart cells that naturally set the rhythm of the heart.
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