Purkinje fibers are present in the human brain.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Purkinje fibers:
Purkinje fibers are the structures present in the inner walls of the right and left ventricles of the heart.
They are not present in the brain.
Function:
They help in coordinating the proper conduction and propagation of electrical impulses to the ventricular walls.
Final answer:
Hence, the given statement is false.

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