Determine the impact if the connection between the sinoatrial (SA) node and the atrioventricular (AV) node becomes blocked

A) The atria will contract more forcefully. B) The ventricles will contract more quickly.
C) The ventricular rhythm will not change. D) The ventricles will contract more slowly.


Answer: D

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