The pacemaker of the human heart is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pacemaker of the human heart is the:
A. Purkinje fibers
B. Atrioventricular node
C. Sinoatrial node
D. Bundle of His
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The sinoatrial (SA) node, located in the right atrium, generates electrical impulses spontaneously and initiates each heartbeat, setting the rhythm. It is called the natural pacemaker. The atrioventricular (AV) node delays the impulse before it travels to the ventricles. The bundle of His and Purkinje fibers conduct the impulse through the ventricles.

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