After an action potential crosses the ________ node, it travels along conducting fibers in the heart's septum and up the ventricles, ejecting blood into the aorta and pulmonary arteries.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


atrioventricular; AV

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Refer to Figure 40-5. The molecules required to bind at the sites labeled 1 and 2 for a cross bridge to

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How can analysis of mammalian genomes be used to detect and treat human disease? Check all that apply.

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The role of the glycocalyx in eukaryotic cells may include

A) tissue development and transport processes. B) transport processes. C) protection against mechanical and osmotic stress. D) protection against mechanical and osmotic stress, tissue development, and transport processes. E) tissue development.

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