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Pacemaker of Heart

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(i) name the major site where RBCs are formed.

(ii) Which part of heart is responsible for initating and maintaining its rhythmic activity?

(iii) what is specific in the heart of crocodiles among reptilians?

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(i) Bone marrow

(ii) SA Node (Sino Atrial Node)

(iii) Reptile have 3 chambered heart with an exception of corocodile which possess 4 chambered heart, due to the partial division of ventricle through a septum.

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