Where Does the Cardiac Action Potential (Cardiac Impulse)normally Originate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Where does the cardiac action potential (cardiac impulse) normally originate?

• A) AV node
• B) Purkinje fibers
• C) ectopic focus
• D) SA node

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