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By counting the number of which of the following waves, the heartbeat of a person can be determined?

AP-wave

BQRS complex

CST-segment

DPQ interval

Answer:

B. QRS complex

Read Explanation:

  • By counting the number of QRS complexes that occur in a given period, one can determine the heartbeat rate of an individual.

  • Any deviation from the shapes of the curve indicates a possible abnormality or a disease.

  • Hence, it is of great clinical significance.


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