The T wave represents ventricular repolarization and is typically slightly asymmetrical, with a slower upstroke and a more rapid downstroke. It is oriented in the same direction as the preceding QRS complex, which represents ventricular depolarization.

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The T Wave

Question 6

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The T wave:

A) is upright and equally round on the upslope and down slope and is oriented in the same direction as the preceding QRS complex.
B) is asymmetrical with a more abrupt upslope and is oriented in the same direction as the preceding P wave.
C) is slightly asymmetrical and oriented in the same direction as the preceding QRS complex.
D) is inverted and asymmetrical.

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