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Regular myocardial cells exhibit a plateau phase instead of quickly repolarizing. This is due to 

What part of the heart’s conduction system acts as the primary pacemaker?  

Plasma proteins like albumin, fibrinogen, & most globulins are produced in the

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the cardiac cycle conduction

At any given time, most of the circulating blood can be found in your

Plasmin:

Mechanisms that affect cardiac rate are said to have a chronotropic effect. 

Which of the following is the layer of the heart where intercalated discs (allowing rapid communication between cells) are found?

All blood vessels are lined with 

As you are out hiking out, you admire the stunning sunset and the smell of spring flowers in the breeze. Your brain, overwhelmed by all the other input, fails to make you conscious of what is below your feet. You step on a rusty nail. Instantly, thanks to a reflex arc, processed by your spinal cord, rather than your brain, you retract your foot.However, the skin has been broken. Since your four-chambered heart is pumping, a little bit of blood gushes out. Nonetheless, some bacteria get into your body. Macrophages arrive at the site of injury, in response to chemical signals secreted by the crushed cells. These white blood cells “squeeze” out of the nearest capillary/blood vessel via ___________.