BIOLOGY
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Chapter 48.4, Problem 2LO
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To determine: The description of the role of auto-rhythmic cells of the SA node.
Introduction: Heart is an important organ for the circulatory system that circulates blood to the entire body. Vertebrates have four chambers in the heart. The pumping of blood is regulated by the heart.
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Chapter 48 Solutions
BIOLOGY
Ch. 48.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 48.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 48.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 48.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 48.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 48.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 48.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 48.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 48.4 - Prob. 2LOCh. 48.5 - Prob. 1LO
Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 2LOCh. 48.5 - Prob. 3LOCh. 48.5 - Prob. 4LOCh. 48 - Prob. 1DACh. 48 - Prob. 1IQCh. 48 - Prob. 2IQCh. 48 - An ECG measures a. changes in electrical potential...Ch. 48 - Systole is vitally important to heart function and...Ch. 48 - Which of the following is the correct sequence of...Ch. 48 - Which of the following statements is not true? a....Ch. 48 - Prob. 5UCh. 48 - Prob. 6UCh. 48 - When a sphygmomanometer is used, a. blood pulses...Ch. 48 - Prob. 8UCh. 48 - In vertebrate hearts, atria contract from the top,...Ch. 48 - Prob. 2ACh. 48 - The difference between the amphibian and mammal...Ch. 48 - Prob. 4ACh. 48 - Humans have a number of mechanisms that help to...Ch. 48 - Prob. 2SCh. 48 - Is the evolution of the four-chambered heart...Ch. 48 - Prob. 4S
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