During which event of the cardiac cycle does aortic pressure reach its maximum?
a. Isovolumetric relaxation
b. Ventricular filling
c. Isovolumetric contraction
d. ventricular ejection
d. ventricular ejection
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) inhibitory neurotransmitters. B) substances that modify the actions of neurotransmitters. C) a type of catecholamine such as epinephrine. D) excitatory neurotransmitters.
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