3 Questions
What is the function of the atrioventricular node (AV node)?
To allow for the atria to empty their blood into the ventricles before ventricular contraction begins
What is the time delay of transmission of the cardiac impulse in the AV node?
0.12 sec
Why does the cardiac impulse not travel from the atria into ventricles too rapidly?
To allow for the atria to empty their blood into the ventricles before ventricular contraction begins
Test your knowledge about the Atrioventricular node (AV node) with this informative quiz! Learn about the importance of delaying the transmission of the cardiac impulse, and how it helps the atria empty their blood into the ventricles before ventricular contraction begins. Keywords: Atrioventricular node, cardiac impulse, delay, transmission, atria, ventricles.
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