One of the Functions of the Atrioventricular (AV)node Is to

question 50

Multiple Choice

One of the functions of the atrioventricular (AV) node is to

• A) pace the heart if the ventricles fail.
• B) slow the impulse arriving from the SA node.
• C) send the impulse to the SA node.
• D) allow for ventricular filling during systole.

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