The intrinsic rate of the Purkinje fibers is _____ beats/min
a. 20 to 40
b. 40 to 60
c. 60 to 100
d. 100 to 180
A
The Purkinje fibers have pacemaker cells capable of firing at a rate of 20 to 40 beats/min.
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