What is the purpose of the signal delay at the AV node during excitation of the heart?

A. Allows for greater excitation of the ventricles
B. Spreads the action potential across a greater surface area
C. Allow for total ventricular filling
D. Increases the end-systolic volume


Answer: C. Allow for total ventricular filling

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