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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 2, 2018
In a healthy heart, the electrical impulse that initiates contraction of the cardiac muscle originates in the:
 
  a. right atrium.
  b. left atrium.
  c. ventricles.
  d. interventricular septum.

Question 2

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
 
  a. Producing blood cells
  b. Securing the abdominal organs in place
  c. Providing structure to blood vessels
  d. Forming the vital organs of the body


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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