In Which Situation Would the Filling Time (Duration of Ventricular

question 46

Multiple Choice

In which situation would the filling time (duration of ventricular diastole) be the longest?

• A) when heart rate is slow
• B) when heart rate is fast
• C) when the force of contraction is decreased
• D) when the difference between the end diastolic volume and the end systolic volume is small
• E) when calcium channel blockers are present

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