FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

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Question #: 20
Topic #: 1

What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?

AKidney process

BBreathing cycle

CHeart beat

DImmune function

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Suggested Answer: C

Systole and diastole refer to the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phase of a heart beat.

by Caren at Apr 28, 2024, 02:19 AM

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6 months ago

Okay, so definitely C then. Phew, glad we got that sorted!

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7 months ago

That's right. During systole, the heart pumps blood. Diastole, it fills up with blood.

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7 months ago

Yup, systole is when the heart contracts. Diastole is when it relaxes.

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7 months ago

I think it's related to the heart. Look at option C.

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8 months ago

Yeah, it seems tricky at first, right? Not sure myself.

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8 months ago

What's this question about systole and diastole?

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