What structure sends the electrical impulse to stimulate the ventricles to contract?

A. Atrioventricular bundle
B. Sinoatrial node
C. Purkinje fibers
D. Atrioventricular node


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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