Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 36.3, Problem 3CC
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The reason of detecting electrical changes in the heart using electrodes that are placed on the surface of the skin.
Introduction:
An electrocardiogram is a medical test that is used to determine the function of the heart. It is a record of the summed electrical impulses that are present between the various points on the body.
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