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jazziefee

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A demand pacemaker is also known as a _____ pacemaker.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

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In pacing, threshold refers to _____.
 
  a. the ability of a pacemaker to recognize and respond to intrinsic electrical activity
  b. the minimum level of electrical current needed to consistently depolarize the myocardium
  c. a pacing lead with a single electrical pole at the distal tip of the pacing lead through which the stimulating pulse is delivered
  d. the ability of a pacemaker to increase the pacing rate in response to physical activity or metabolic demand


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

synchronous or noncompetitive

Answer to Question 2

B
Threshold refers to the minimum level of electrical current needed to consistently depolarize the myocardium.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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