The diagram given here is the standard ECG of a normal person. The P-wave represents the [figure]
- beginning of the systole
- end of systole
- contraction of both the atria
- initiation of the ventricular contraction.
Answer
(3) contraction of both the atria
Solution
As per NCERT, each peak in the ECG is identified with a letter from P to T that corresponds to a specific electrical activity of the heart.
⇒ The P-wave represents the electrical excitation (depolarisation) of the atria, which leads to the contraction of both the atria.
⇒ The QRS complex represents depolarisation of the ventricles, which initiates ventricular contraction.
⇒ The T-wave represents repolarisation of the ventricles; its end marks the end of systole.
∴ The P-wave represents the contraction of both the atria.
Answer: (3)