Consider the following statements about the heart: 1. The SA node is the natural pacemaker. 2. The AV node delays the impulse before it passes to ventricles. 3. The Purkinje fibers conduct impulses through the ventricular walls. Which of the above is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider the following statements about the heart:
1. The SA node is the natural pacemaker.
2. The AV node delays the impulse before it passes to ventricles.
3. The Purkinje fibers conduct impulses through the ventricular walls.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All three are correct: SA node initiates impulse, AV node delays it to allow atrial emptying, Purkinje fibers spread impulse through ventricles.

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