A Heartbeat That is Less Than 60 Beats Per Minute

Question

A heartbeat that is less than 60 beats per minute is called
A) tachycardia
B) bradycardia
C) sinus dysrhythmia
D) fibrillation

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia is a medical condition where the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute. Tachycardia is when the heart rate is higher than normal, sinus dysrhythmia refers to an irregular heart rhythm, and fibrillation is when the heart's electrical system becomes chaotic, leading to an ineffective pumping of blood.