Purkinje Fibers vs. SA Node: Understanding the Heart's Pacemaker
No, the Purkinje fibers are not the heart's pacemaker. Instead, the sinoatrial (SA) node, located in the right atrium, is the primary pacemaker of the heart. It generates electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat and control the heart rate.Heartburn & GERD - Related Articles
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