What Does the P Wave Component of the Electrocardiographic Waveform

question 68

Multiple Choice

What does the P wave component of the electrocardiographic waveform represent?

• A) Atrial contraction
• B) Atrial depolarization
• C) Sinus node discharge
• D) Ventricular contraction

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