If the Connection Between the SA Node and AV Node

question 128

Multiple Choice

If the connection between the SA node and AV node becomes blocked,

• A)the ventricles will beat faster.
• B)the ventricles will beat more slowly.
• C)the ventricular beat will remain unchanged.
• D)cardiac output will increase.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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