If Action Potential Propagation Through the Bundle of His Were

question 72

Multiple Choice

If action potential propagation through the bundle of His were blocked,which of the following events would you expect to occur?

• A)There would be a slowing of the rate of contraction of the ventricles
• B)The atria would contract more frequently than the ventricles
• C)The SA node would no longer set the pace for atrial contraction
• D)Both there would be a slowing of the rate of contraction of the ventricles and the atria would contract more frequently than the ventricles would occur
• E)All of these things would occur

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