Failure of the heart's primary pacemaker and the development of alternate pacemakers in the atria would MOST likely result in:

A) junctional rhythms.
B) atrioventricular block.
C) ventricular ectopy.
D) atrial fibrillation.


Answer: D) atrial fibrillation.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Generally speaking, which direction does the blood flow in veins?

a. north and south b. east and west c. from the tissues to the heart and lungs d. from the heart and lungs into the tissues

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Which immunoglobulin is thought to control the activity of B cells? 

A. IgG B. IgA C. IgM D. IgE E. IgD

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