What structure normally paces the healthy heart?
a. Atrioventricular (AV) node
b. Sinoatrial (SA) node
c. Bundle of His
d. Purkinje fibers
ANS: B
Normally, the SA node, which is located in the upper portion of the right atrium, has the greatest degree of automaticity and therefore paces the heart.
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