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Metfan725

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse clarifies that the master pacemaker of the heart is the:
 
  a. left ventricle.
  b. atrioventricular (AV) node.
  c. sinoatrial (SA) node.
  d. bundle of His.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the heart's contraction, is the:
 
  a. endocardium.
  b. pericardium.
  c. mediastinum.
  d. myocardium.


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sokh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The SA node is the master pacemaker of the heart.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract.


Metfan725

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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