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on: Jun 25, 2018
In atrial fibrillation, the AV node attempts to protect the ventricles from the hundreds of impulses bombarding it per minute by blocking many of the impulses generated by the irritable sites in the atria.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Individuals with preexcitation syndrome are predisposed to tachydysrhythmias.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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