A(n) ________ pathway may be defined as an irregular muscle connection between the atria and the ventricles that bypasses the AV node.
A) accessory
B) Thorel's
C) universal
D) conductive

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An accessory pathway, also known as an accessory conduction pathway, is a connection between the atria and the ventricles that bypasses the AV node. This pathway can cause a variety of heart rhythm disorders, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Thorel's pathway and universal pathway are not commonly used terms in cardiac physiology. While conductive pathways exist in the heart, the term is too broad to specifically describe an accessory pathway.

A(n) ________ Pathway May Be Defined as an Irregular Muscle