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What is repolarization and depolarization ?
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Repolarization is a stage of an action potential in which the cell experiences a reduction of voltage due to the efflux of potassium (K+) ions along its electrochemical gradient. This phase occurs after the cell reaches its highest voltage from depolarization.
Depolarization occurs in the four chambers of the heart : both atria first and then both ventricles. The SA node sends the depolarization wave to the atrioventricular (AV) node which-with about a 100 minutes delay to let the atria finish contracting-then causes contraction in both ventricles, seen in the QRS wave.
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