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Chapter 48, Problem 4S
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To determine:
The clinical symptoms that indicate that a person requires surgical implantation of mechanical pacemaker.
Introduction:
The heart’s natural pacemaker is the SA (sinoatrial) node. It is also known as the sinus node. The work of SA node is to generate electrical impulses of the heart. It is a major part of cardiac conduction system and helps to control the heart rate. It consists of cells that are located in the upper part of the right atrium wall.
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Chapter 48 Solutions
BIOLOGY
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