Which of the following describes what is directly measured by an ECG?

A) the force of contractions
B) blood vessel resistance
C) end-systolic volume
D) electrical conduction
E) neural stimulation of cardiac myocytes


D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which statement best describes primary bone?

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