The relatively small size of the Purkinje fibers allows for the extremely rapid impulse conduction through the ventricles.

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Purkinje fibers conduct impulses rapidly not because they are small, but because they are large, well-myelinated fibers that reduce resistance to impulse conduction, allowing for fast transmission through the ventricles.

The Relatively Small Size of the Purkinje Fibers Allows for the Extremely