What is the function of the Sino-atrial node (SAN) in the heart?

What is the function of the Sino-atrial node (SAN) in the heart?
  1. To control blood pressure
  2. To control heart rate
  3. To control the stroke volume
  4. To control the blood flow

Solution

The Sino-atrial node (SAN) generates the maximum number of action potentials per minute and sets the pace of the activities of the heart, hence it is called the pacemaker.

Asked in: NCERT

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