Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - The Cardiovascular System: The Heart - Figure 20.13 - Page 709: 1

Answer

The action potential (AP) propagates most slowly through the AV node

Work Step by Step

The propagation of the AP through the AV node is slow. This means that there is a delay between the atrial excitation, and the excitation of the ventricle. This delay facilitates optimal filling of the ventricle during contraction of the atrium.
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