In a normal electrocardiogram, the

A. P wave occurs after the QRS complex but before the T wave.
B. QRS complex results from ventricular depolarization.
C. P wave results from repolarization of the atria.
D. repolarization of the atria is clearly visible.
E. T wave represents depolarization of the atria.


Answer: B

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