What type of impulse occurs too soon after the preceding impulse and causes a period when no other impulses can occur in the ventricles?

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A blocked or nonconducted impulse occurs too soon after the preceding impulse and causes a period of no other impulses in the ventricles. This is also known as a refractory period. Loss of capture refers to the failure of the heart to respond to an electrical impulse, atrial kick refers to the extra boost of blood flow from the atria during atrial contraction, and inhibited impulse refers to suppression of an impulse by the autonomic nervous system.

What Type of Impulse Occurs Too Soon After the Preceding