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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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