Compare the Duration of Atrial and Ventricular Systole at a Representative

question 40

Multiple Choice

Compare the duration of atrial and ventricular systole at a representative heart rate of 75 bpm.

• A)Atrial systole has a duration of 100 msec,and ventricular systole has a duration of 270 msec.
• B)Atrial systole has a duration of 270 msec,and ventricular systole has a duration of 100 msec.
• C)Atrial systole has a duration of 100 msec,and ventricular systole has a duration of 100 msec.
• D)Atrial systole has a duration of 270 msec,and ventricular systole has a duration of 270 msec.
• E)Atrial systole has a duration of 100 msec,and ventricular systole has a duration of 370 msec.

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