Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the function of the ventricular conduction system of the heart?
A) to spread the action potential throughout the large ventricular mass to ensure a single, coordinated contraction of the ventricles
B) to spread the action potential in the absence of sympathetic stimulation
C) to set the heart rate
D) to spread the action potential throughout the atria and ventricles
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