What is happening in the heart when a P wave is recorded on an ECG?

A. Ventricular systole is occurring.
B. The ventricles are contracting.
C. The atria are depolarizing.
D. The ventricles are repolarizing.
E. The ventricles are depolarizing.


Answer: C

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