In the context of supraventricular arrhythmias, which of the following is true of atrial flutter?
A. The atrial rate of a person with atrial flutter is between 150 and 200 beats per minute.
B. The electrocardiogram of a person with atrial flutter will show larger, more interspaced P waves.
C. The ventricles of a person with atrial flutter contract at a slower rate.
D. In a person with atrial flutter, there are no effective atrial contractions.
Answer: C
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