Which of these structures conduct(s) action potentials the slowest? AV bundle Bundle branches Purkinje fibers AV node

Emilia Carpenter

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2022-11-30

Which of these structures conduct(s) action potentials the slowest? AV bundle Bundle branches Purkinje fibers AV node

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Monserrat Wong

Monserrat Wong

Beginner2022-12-01Added 7 answers

Action potentials are generated at the SA node. They pass slowly through the AV node to give the atria time to contract. Thus, AV node acts as a critical delay, and prevents the atria and the ventricles from contracting at the same time.

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