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SA Node and AV Node in the Heart
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
The SA sinoatrial node generates an electrical signal that causes the upper heart chambers atria to contract. The signal then passes through the AV atrioventricular node to the lower heart chambers ventricles, causing them to contract, or pump. The SA node is considered the pacemaker of the heart.


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