Which occurs during isovolumetric ventricular contraction?

A. Ventricular pressure reaches its maximum value of the cardiac cycle.
B. No blood enters or leaves the ventricles.
C. Rapid filling of the ventricles occurs.
D. The pressure in the ventricles decreases while the pressure in the atria increases.
E. The maximum volume of blood is ejected.


Answer: B

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