Question

The complete events of the cardiac cycle last for 0.8 sec. What is the timing for each event?

Answer 1

1. Auricular systole – Contraction of auricles = 0.1 sec
2. Ventricular systole – Contraction of ventricle = 0.3 sec
3. Ventricular diastole – Relaxation of ventricle = 0.4 sec