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jace

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on: Jul 16, 2018
During diastasis, which of the following occurs within the ventricles?
 
  a. Pressure increases.
  b. Blood enters slowly.
  c. Pressure falls dramatically.
  d. Blood pushes against the semilunar valves.

Question 2

The right ventricle peak systolic pressure is represented by _____ millimeters of mercury.
 
  a. 15 c. 80
  b. 25 d. 120


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Rapid ventricular filling occurs when the atrioventricular valves open and lasts for approximately one third of the diastole. Two thirds of diastole consists of reduced filling, or diastasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The systolic pressure of the right ventricle is 25 mm Hg. This pressure is higher than the pressure in the pulmonary artery (15 mm Hg).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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