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Which statement is correct about atrial systole?

Correct answer: D. Ventricles remain relax while atria contract

  • A. Atria relax and ventricles contract
  • B. Atria contract and ventricle also contract
  • C. Atria and ventricles are relaxed
  • D. Ventricles remain relax while atria contract

Explanation

During atrial systole following events occur: • AV valves open • SL valves close • Muscles of atria contract and pump blood to ventricles • Ventricles are relaxed and receive blood from atria.

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