What is ventricular fibrillation?

a. Blood from the atria cannot be pumped into the ventricles because of a valve blockage.
b. The left ventricle cannot pump blood to the body because of a blockage in the aorta.
c. Individual muscle fibers of the heart beat independently, which results in a loss of blood circulation.
d. The heart beats too fast, which causes damage to the ventricles of the heart.


c. Individual muscle fibers of the heart beat independently, which results in a loss of blood circulation.

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