Zoology-Heart & Circulation

NEET Zoology Heart & Circulation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

Which structure in the heart is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?

A

Sino-atrial node

B

Atrioventricular node

C

Left ventricle

D

Right atrium

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The sino-atrial node (SAN) is a patch of nodal tissue located in the right upper corner of the right atrium, and it is responsible for initiating the heartbeat as it is autoexcitable.

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