________ is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute.
A. Ventricular arrhythmia
B. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Supraventricular tachycardia
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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