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Pineapplelove6

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on: Jun 27, 2018

The term diastole means ________ phase of the heart cycle.

A) contraction
B) narrowing
C) relaxation
D) pumping

Question 2

Nyctalopia is a type of night blindness.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Silverbeard98

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Correct. In diastole, the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

Answer to Question 2

True

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