What Is the Importance of the Delay in the Action

question 173

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the delay in the action potential in the AV node?

• A) It allows the action potential to reach both ventricles at the same time.
• B) It allows an action potential to reach the left atrium so both atria contract together.
• C) It slows the rate of contraction of the ventricles.
• D) It allows time for the atria to be filled with blood.

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