Which of the following terms describes electrical impulses that originate in the atria and initiate an early impulse that interrupts the inherent regular rhythm?

A. Atrial kick
B. Premature atrial complexes (PACs)
C. Automaticity
D. Ectopic impulse

Answer: B

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