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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What are the two parts of the cardiac cycle?
Options
A Open and closed
B Pulmonary and systemic
C Systole and diastole
Correct Answer
D Contraction and relaxation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The cardiac cycle consists of systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation) of the heart muscle.

Hint

These terms refer to the phases of the heartbeat.

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