A rhythm that has increased automaticity in the AV junction, causing the junction to discharge impulses at a rate faster than its intrinsic rate, is called:
A) accelerated junctional rhythm.
B) tachycardic junctional.
C) supraventricular junctional.
D) junctional reentry.

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An accelerated junctional rhythm occurs when the AV junction has increased automaticity and is discharging impulses at a rate faster than its intrinsic rate. Tachycardic junctional and supraventricular junctional rhythms are not recognized medical terms. Junctional reentry is a type of arrhythmia where electrical impulses within the AV junction create a reentry circuit, but it does not necessarily involve an increased automaticity in the AV junction.

A Rhythm That Has Increased Automaticity in the AV Junction