Which Event Marks the Beginning of the Cardiac Cycle

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which event marks the beginning of the cardiac cycle?

• A) ventricular systole
• B) atrial diastole
• C) atrial arrhythmia
• D) ventricular diastole
• E) atrial systole

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