What Occurs Immediately Prior to Ventricular Systole When Blood Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

What occurs immediately prior to ventricular systole when blood is ejected from the atria into the ventricles?

• A)Automaticity
• B)Conductivity
• C)Contractility
• D)Atrial kick

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