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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What is systole?
Options
A Relaxation of the heart muscle
B Contraction of the heart muscle
Correct Answer
C The filling of the atria
D The resting phase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Systole is the part of the cardiac cycle where the heart muscle contracts.

Hint

This is when blood is pumped out.

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