Asked in Premeth Test 30 — CirculationModerate

As the atria are filled with blood, they become distended and have:

Correct answer: A. More pressure than ventricles

  • A. More pressure than ventricles
  • B. Same pressure as ventricles
  • C. Less pressure than ventricles
  • D. Less volume than ventricles

Explanation

When atria are filled with blood and ventricles are empty, atria have more pressure than ventricles.

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