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Date November 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18N.3.SL.TZ0.b
Level SL Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
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18N.3.SL.TZ0.b

An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin. The ECG shown is from a patient whose heart was beating irregularly until it was treated using a defibrillator (arrows) which restored normal electrical activity.

Outline how a defibrillator is used to restore normal heartbeat.

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a. «paddles/electrodes/defibrillator» deliver an electric shock to the heart ✔

b. depolarizes cardiac muscle ✔

c. enables the pacemaker/SA node to regain control ✔

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