alleryWhy is the SA node called the pacemaker of the heart?
AIt lies inside the left ventricle
BIt is made of fibrous tissue
CIt generates the most action potentials
DIt receives blood from vena cava
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It generates the most action potentials
The SA node fires the highest number of action potentials per minute, so it sets the heart's rhythm.
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