The main functional significance of AV nodal delay is to:
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Correct answer: Allow the ventricles to fill with blood
AV nodal delay allows sufficient time for the ventricles to fill with blood from the atria before ventricular contraction begins. This mechanical sequence improves cardiac output efficiency.
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