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Match EKG Feature with the Correct Characteristic

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Match EKG feature with the correct characteristic.
a.P wave
b.QRS complex
c.T wave
d.PR interval
e.TP interval
f.ST segment
-Time when threshold voltage is reached in pacemaker cells


Definitions:

Potassium Levels

The concentration of potassium ions in the body, crucial for nerve function and muscle contraction.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal gland that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of water in the blood.

Urine Osmolality

A measure of the concentration of solutes in urine, which can provide insight into the body's water balance and kidney function.

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