Purkinje's Tissue (Noun)
Meaning
A network of Purkinje fibers that carry the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart and causes them to contract.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Purkinje's tissue is a complex network of specialized fibers that enables the heart to beat in a coordinated manner.
- The cardiac impulse is transmitted from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles through Purkinje's tissue, causing the heart muscle to contract.
- Purkinje's tissue is composed of large, branching fibers that spread throughout the ventricles, allowing for rapid transmission of the electrical impulse.
- Damage to Purkinje's tissue can disrupt the normal functioning of the heart, leading to arrhythmias and other cardiac problems.
- The unique structure and function of Purkinje's tissue allow it to rapidly transmit the cardiac impulse, enabling the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body.