The AV node delay is beneficial because

A) it allows time for the atria to contract.
B) it allows time for the ventricles to contract.
C) it allows time to send feedback to the brain about heartrate.
D) it decreases neural stimulation of the heart.
E) it hyperpolarizes the ventricular cell membranes.


A

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