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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Blood moves from the atria into the ventricles when:
Options
A The ventricles contract
B The atria contract
Correct Answer
C The semilunar valves open
D The aorta dilates
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Blood moves from the atria into the ventricles when the atria contract (atrial systole). This contraction forces additional blood into the ventricles, completing ventricular filling before ventricular contraction begins.

Hint

The contraction of the upper chambers pushes blood into the lower chambers.

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