Speed of action potentials Flashcards

1
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Rate the order of speed of action potential conduction from fastest to slowest

A
  • SA node
  • Bundle of His, bundle branches, Purkinje fibres
  • atrium, ventricular myocardium
  • AV node
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What is the speed of action potential generation in the SA node?

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100 min-1

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What is the speed of action potential generation in the Bundle of His, bundle branches, Purkinje fibres?

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5 ms-1

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What is the speed of action potential generation in the atrium, ventricular myocardium?

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0.5 ms-1

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What is the speed of action potential generation in the AV node?

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0.05 ms-1

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