What is ventricular fibrillation?
A. Blood from the atria cannot be pumped into the ventricles because of a valve blockage.
B. The left ventricle cannot pump blood to the body because of a blockage in the aorta.
C. Individual muscle fibers of the heart beat independently, which results in a loss of blood circulation.
D. The heart beats too fast, which causes damage to the ventricles of the heart.
Answer: C
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