The Relatively Small Size of the Purkinje Fibers Allows for the Extremely

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The relatively small size of the Purkinje fibers allows for the extremely rapid impulse conduction through the ventricles.

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Definitions:

Somatic

Referring to the body cells that are not involved in reproduction, excluding sperm and egg cells.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) from the body to the central nervous system.

Interneurons

A type of neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for conveying impulses from the spinal cord or brain to muscles or glands, causing them to act.