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When a site other than the SA node becomes the pacemaker that site is called an?
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∙ 15y ago
It is called an ectopic pacemaker. It can be located anywhere in the auricles, along the His bundle or in the ventricles (escape beat).
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∙ 15y ago
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Why the sino atria node is regarded as a pacemaker in the heart?
The sinoatrial, or SA, node is known as the pacemaker of the heart. There are other potential pacemakers if the SA node fails, but it is the main pacemaker.
What is the internal pacemaker of the heart called?
SA node (Sinus Node)
Is sinoatrial node called a pacemaker?
yes
What is called the reserve pacemaker?
av node
What is the internal pacemaker of the human heart called?
SA node (Sinus Node)
Is the pacemaker of the heart under normal circumstances is called the sinoatrial SA node?
Yes the sinoatrial node is also called the pacemaker under all circumstances
What is the hearts second pacemaker called?
AV node
What is the sa node?
The SA node is the "pacemaker" of the heart. Cells in the SA node are called "pacemaker" cells and they direct the contraction rate of the entire heart by generating action potentials.
What is the common name for the sinoatrial node?
which of the following applies to the sinoatrial node? a)it is a mass of nerve cells b)it produces important enzymes c)it generates autorhythmic impulses to the contractthe heart d)it contains both bicuspid and tricuspid valves
How is the heart beat controlled?
A node in your body called the SA node (Sinoatrial node) starts the whole process of giving you beats. The SA node is also called the Pacemaker simply because pacemaker means leader(starts everything and sends an electric shock to other parts of the body).
What is the back-up pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial node is known as the pacemaker of the heart.
Why is SA node called the pacemaker of the heart?
The SA node normally functions as the pacemaker for the entire heart because its intrinsic rate is the fastest in the system. From the SA node, impulses spread out over the atria, causing them to contract.
