Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Pressure in the Atria

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the pressure in the atria and ventricles at the beginning of the cardiac cycle?

• A) Pressure is highest in the atria and lowest in the ventricles.
• B) Pressure is lowest in the atria and highest in the ventricles.
• C) Pressure is equal in the chambers of the heart.
• D) We're unsure of the pressure in the beginning of the cardiac cycle.

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