Asked by Steven Grace on Jul 21, 2024
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Atrial systole begins ________.
A) immediately before the P wave
B) immediately after the P wave
C) during the Q wave
D) during the S-T segment
E) immediately after the T wave
Atrial Systole
The phase of the heart's cycle during which the atria contract, pushing blood into the ventricles.
P Wave
The first wave detected in an electrocardiogram; represents the depolarization of the atria before they contract.
- Acquire knowledge on the physical properties and metrics of the adult heart.
- Recognize the significance of preload and afterload on the operational capacity of the heart.
Verified Answer
RP
Ricardo PatiñoJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Atrial systole begins immediately after the P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The P wave represents atrial depolarization, which leads to the contraction of the atria, known as atrial systole.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the physical properties and metrics of the adult heart.
- Recognize the significance of preload and afterload on the operational capacity of the heart.