A System Is Called __________ When It Is Not Operating

question 26

Short Answer

A system is called __________ when it is not operating and cannot be used.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Conduction

The process by which the heart's electrical system transmits signals, initiating heartbeats and ensuring the heart beats in a coordinated manner.

Sinoatrial Node

A small body of specialized muscle tissue in the heart that acts as a natural pacemaker, initiating the heart's electrical impulses.

AV Node

A part of the electrical conduction system of the heart that delays the electrical impulse from the atria, allowing the ventricles time to fill with blood.

Atrioventricular Valves

Valves between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent the backflow of blood.