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Cardiac cycle duration in man is_______________?

Correct answer: B. 0.8 seconds

  • A. 0.4 seconds
  • B. 0.8 seconds
  • C. 1.2 seconds
  • D. 1.6 seconds

Explanation

A normal cardiac cycle lasts about 0.8 seconds at a heart rate of 75 beats per minute, calculated as 60 divided by 75. Faster heart rates shorten the cycle, especially the diastolic portion.

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