The Resting Phase of the Heart, When the Atria and Ventricles

question 2

Multiple Choice

The resting phase of the heart, when the atria and ventricles fill with blood is called

• A)sinus rhythm
• B)diastole
• C)sinoatrial
• D)systole
• E)asystole

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