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Why is the human heart described as myogenic?
ANerves start each beat
BHormones start each beat
CValves start each beat
DNodal muscle starts each beat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Nodal muscle starts each beat
Beats originate in specialised cardiac muscle (nodal tissue), so the heart regulates itself.
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