On what basic principle do electronic pacemakers work?
A)The impulse with the highest voltage controls the heartbeat.
B)The heartbeat is more readily controlled by electronic impulses than by the heart's inherent impulses.
C)The fastest pacemaker, whether inherent or artificial (electronic), controls the heartbeat.
D)The impulse with the longest duration controls the heartbeat.

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Electronic pacemakers work on the principle that the fastest pacemaker, whether inherent or artificial (electronic), controls the heartbeat. The electronic pulses sent by the pacemaker stimulate the heart muscles to contract and create a coordinated heartbeat. The pacemaker overrides the heart's own electrical impulses and ensures that the heart beats at a consistent rate.

On What Basic Principle Do Electronic Pacemakers Work