Which node receives impulses from the SA node and delays them before ventricular contraction?
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Correct answer: Atrioventricular (AV) node
The atrioventricular (AV) node delays impulse conduction by about 100 ms. This ensures the atria complete their contraction and fully empty into the ventricles before ventricular contraction begins.
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