Structure and Function of Organs and Organ Systems

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1

The intrinsic rate of the pacemaker cells in the AV node is:

slower than the rate in the SA node

faster than the rate in the SA node

equal to the rate in the SA node

varies (sometimes faster, sometimes slower than the rate in the SA node)

the AV node does not contain pacemaker cells

Explanation

The intrinsic rate of depolarization is slower among the pacemaker cells in the AV node compared to the rate in the SA node.

2

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system will cause which of the following to occur?

Dilation of the pupil

Constriction of the pupil

Increase in intraocular pressure

A rounding of the lens

A flattening of the lens

Explanation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system will cause dilation of the pupil. Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system will cause constriction of the pupil.

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