Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 2MC
The portion of the intrinsic conduction system located in the superior interventricular septum is the (a) AV node, (b) SA node, (c) AV bundle, (d) subendocardial conducting network.
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