The sinoatrial node is normally the heart's pacemaker because it has the fastest spontaneous rate of diastolic depolarization

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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During the cephalic phase of gastric regulation, ______________.

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The term lymphadenopathy refers to

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