The bundle of His is also traditionally referred to as the ________ bundle.
A) simple
B) dedicated
C) common
D) universal

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The bundle of His is also referred to as the common bundle because it divides into left and right bundle branches, which further divide multiple times to form Purkinje fibers that distribute the electrical signal to the ventricular myocardium. "Simple" does not accurately describe the complex branching structure of the His-Purkinje system. "Dedicated" and "universal" do not accurately describe the specialized role of the bundle of His in conducting impulses specifically to the ventricles.

The Bundle of His Is Also Traditionally Referred to as the ________