How The Heart’s Natural Pacemaker Regulates Heart Rate: Factors And Influences
The intrinsic rate of the sinoatrial (SA) node is the heart’s natural pacemaker, generating electrical impulses due to its inherent rhythmicity. This rate, also known as the basal heart rate, represents the heart’s resting pace independent of external influences. The autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate through the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, adjusting it to…