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tiara099

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Which of the following terms is used to denote the force exerted on the arterial walls during cardiac contraction?
 a. Diastole
  b. Asystole
  c. Systole
  d. Hyperbole

Question 2

The average adult has about ____ quarts of blood.
 a. 2 to 3
  b. 3 to 4
  c. 4 to 6
  d. 7 to 8



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: The average adult has about 4 to 6 quarts of blood.





 

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