A non-pacemaker heart cell that automatically depolarizes is called a(n) ________ focus
A) ischemic
B) irritable
C) ectopic
D) reentry
Answer: C
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A. IDN. B. SQL. C. HIT. D. Meaningful Use.
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a. COBRA b. MIP c. PEPP d. TEFRA
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A) anecdotal B) time-proven C) evidence-based D) observational
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