The Contraction Phase of the Heart Is Called

question 37

Multiple Choice

The contraction phase of the heart is called

• A)diastole.
• B)atrial contraction.
• C)systole.
• D)the cardiac cycle.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-stress Theory

A theory in psychology that attributes behavior to an inherent susceptibility combined with stressors encountered in life.

Polygenic Theory

The idea that multiple genes contribute to the phenotypic expression of complex traits and behaviors, including susceptibility to most common diseases.

Psychomotor Symptoms

Physical expression of mental processes, such as changes in movement speed or coordination, often observed in mental health conditions.

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by inability to move normally, which can include stupor, negativism, rigidity, and other motor disturbances.