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Standard VIII
Biology
Heart
Pacemaker of ...
Question
Pacemaker of heart is:
A
SA node
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AV node
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Bundle of His
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Purkinje fibres
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Solution
The correct option is
A
SA node
The sino-atrial (SA) node is a group of specialised nerve cells that is responsible for generating electrical impulses for the heart to beat.
The electrical impulse generated by the SA node allows the heart to contract.
It is the natural pacemaker of the heart.
So, the correct answer is '
SA node'.
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