Purkinje fibre is found in
Options
(a) nephrons of kidneys
(b) conduction system of heart
(c) brain
(d) sensation of skin
Correct Answer:
conduction system of heart
Explanation:
Atrioventricular node (AV node) is situated in the wall of right atrium. A mass of specialised fibres, the bundle of His originates from AV node within myocardium of ventricles. The branches bundle of His divide into a network of fine fibres called Purkinje fibres. The bundle of His and Purkinje fibres convey impulse of contraction from the AV node to the myocardium of ventricle.