The Heart, part 2 - Heart Throbs: Crash Course A&P

The video explores the portrayal of cardiac arrest in TV shows and the misconceptions they create about defibrillators and CPR. It explains the differences between skeletal and cardiac muscle cells, focusing on the unique properties of pacemaker cells that generate their own action potentials. The cardiac conduction system, including the SA node, AV node, and Purkinje fibers, is detailed, explaining how it coordinates heartbeats. The video also clarifies the role of defibrillators in resetting heart rhythm during fibrillation and the limitations of CPR in cardiac arrest. Finally, it credits the contributors to the Crash Course series.

What are the differences between skeletal muscle tissue and cardiac muscle tissue?

How do the electrical impulses travel through the heart?

What is fibrillation and how does it affect heart function?