Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 11 - The Cardiovascular System - Review Questions - Page 420: 4

Answer

b. blood from the pulmonary and systemic circuits fills atria.

Work Step by Step

During atrial diastole, the heart muscles relaxes and the atria fills with blood from the large veins.
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