Which labeled structure in the figure acts as the natural pacemaker of the heart?

a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
e) E


a

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Positive feedback includes  ________.

A. secretion of insulin in response to increased blood glucose B. secretion of glucagon in response to decreased blood glucose C. sweating in response to elevated body temperature D. uterine contractions in response to the pressure of the baby's head on the cervix E. All of the other answers are examples of negative feedback

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Psyche is a Greek word meaning _______

A. essence B. sout C. behavior D. love

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The initial effect of a stimulus on a sensory receptor is a local electrical change specifically called a(an) ________.

A. local potential B. action potential C. sensory potential D. receptor potential E. graded potential

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