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Sino-atrial node (SAN) can generate impulses -

A

70 - 75 `"min"^(-1)`

B

50 - 55 `"min"^(-1)`

C

35 - 40 `"min"^(-1)`

D

100 - 150 `"min"^(-1)`

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