What does the P wave on an ECG tracing represent?
A. Contraction of the atria
B. Contraction of the ventricles
C. Depolarization of the atria
D. Depolarization of the ventricles
C
The ECG tracing of a P wave represents electrical changes caused by atrial depolarization.
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