What happens when the pacemaker becomes nonfunctional ?
Only auricles contract rhythmically
Only ventricles contract rhythmically
Cardiac muscles do not undergo co-ordinated rhythmic movements
Auricles and ventricles contract rhythmically
atrial systole -
The semilunar valves are closed at this stage.
- wherein
The SAN now generates an action potential which stimulates both the atria to undergo a simultaneous contraction – the atrial systole.
Correct option is 3