The AVN delays impulse transmission to ensure atrial emptying before ventricular contraction.
A delay occurs at the AVN to ensure the atria have fully emptied their blood before the ventricles contract.
| Front | Why is there a delay before AVN reacts |
|---|---|
| Back | Make sure the atria have emptied before the ventricles contract |
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