Question 1 (NEET 2026)
NEET 2026EasySA node as pacemaker- Option A: 28 - 30
- Option B: 70 – 75
- Option C: 100 - 110
- Option D: 120 - 140
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Correct answer: (B) 70 – 75
Explanation
The SAN can generate the maximum number of action potentials, about 70–75 per minute, and is responsible for initiating and maintaining the rhythmic contractile activity of the heart. Hence it is called the pacemaker. This is why the normal heart rate of a healthy human is 72 beats per minute (about 70–75). So the answer is option (B).