Which Network of Specialized Cardiac Muscle Fibers Provides a Path

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which network of specialized cardiac muscle fibers provides a path for each cycle of cardiac excitation to progress through the heart?

• A)Systemic circuit
• B)Intercalated discs
• C)Cardiovascular center
• D)Cardiac conduction system
• E)Pulmonary circuit

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