Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 19 - The Circulatory System: The Heart - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 741: 9

Answer

a. the end-systolic volume

Work Step by Step

The blood contained in a ventricle during isovolumetric relaxation is the end-systolic volume. Isovolumetric relaxation occurs right after ventricular systole and right before ventricular filling. The blood contained in a ventricle during this time period will be the same that the ventricle was left with right after ventricular systole.
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