Completion -If the AV Junction Paces the Heart, the Electrical Impulse

question 12

Short Answer

Completion
-If the AV junction paces the heart, the electrical impulse must travel in a backward direction to activate the atria. This is called _____ conduction.

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Definitions:

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Red Rash

A common skin symptom characterized by an area of redness, often indicating infection, inflammation, or an allergic reaction.

Lyme Disease

A tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and a skin rash known as erythema migrans.

Parasitic Insect

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