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Which of these statements regarding the conduction system of the heart is TRUE

A
The sinoatrial (SA) node of the heart acts as the pacemaker
B
The SA node is located on the upper wall of the left atrium.
C
The AV node conducts action potentials rapidly through it.
D
Action potentials are carried slowly through the atrioventricular bundle.
High-Yield Explanation
A: The SA node is the heart’s natural pacemaker. B: The SA node consists of a cluster of cells that are situated in the upper part of the wall of the right atrium (the right upper chamber of the heart). C: When action potentials reach the AV node, they spread slowly through it. D: Action potentials pass slowly through the atrioventricular node.

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