What is represented by the $P$-wave in an $ECG$?

  • A
    Ventricular depolarization
  • B
    Atrial depolarization
  • C
    Ventricular repolarization
  • D
    Atrial repolarization

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Consider the following statements with respect to $ECG$ [Electrocardiogram] and choose the correct answer.
Statement $I$ : '$P$' wave represents the depolarisation of ventricles.
Statement $II$ : '$T$' wave represents the repolarisation of ventricles.

Match the Column $-I$ with Column $-II$.
Column $-I$Column $-II$
$(a) \; P-$wave$(i) \; \text{Depolarisation of ventricles}$
$(b) \; QRS$ complex$(ii) \; \text{Repolarisation of ventricles}$
$(c) \; T-$wave$(iii) \; \text{Coronary ischemia}$
$(d) \; \text{Reduction in the size of } T-$wave$(iv) \; \text{Depolarisation of atria}$
$(v) \; \text{Repolarisation of atria}$

Select the correct option:
$(a) \quad (b) \quad (c) \quad (d)$

Which wave of the human heart $ECG$ $(PQRST)$ is used for determining the heart rate of an individual?

The $QRS$ complex in a standard $ECG$ represents:

$X-$ In $ECG,$ $P-$ wave represents the electrical excitation of the ventricle.
$Y -$ $QRS$ waves represent depolarization of atria.

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