What is the difference between myogenic heart and neurogenic heart?
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Answer :-
Myogenic Heart :-
■ In "Myogenic Heart", the contractions are initiated by a special node of modified cardiac muscles called "Sino-Atrial node" (SA node).
■ Examples :-
Neurogenic Heart :-
■ In "Neurogenic Heart", the contractions are initiated by a nerve ganglion, situated in the vicinity of the heart.
■ Examples :-
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☆ Acetylcholine secreted by the nerve ending accelerates the neurogenic heartbeat.
☆ In neurogenic heart, the heartbeats originate by nevous stimulation.
☆ If the nerve supply of the hearts of vertebrates is cut off or even removed from the body, it continues to beat.