The contraction phase of a cardiac cycle, known as ________, ________ blood pressure.  The relaxation phase of a cardiac cycle, known as ________, ________ blood pressure.  

A. systole; decreases; diastole; increases
B. systole; increases; diastole; decreases
C. diastole; increases; systole; decreases
D. diastole; decreases; systole; increases


Answer: B

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