During the isovolumic phase of ventricular systole,
A) blood is ejected into the great vessels.
B) the ventricles are relaxing.
C) the atrioventricular valves and semilunar valves are closed.
D) the atria contract.
E) the ventricles are filling with blood.
C) the atrioventricular valves and semilunar valves are closed.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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