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Question
The diagram below depicts the human heart in one of its phases. Answer the questions that follow:
- Which part of the heart is in the contraction phase?
- Give a suitable reason to justify your answer in (a).
- Distinguish between Systole and Diastole.
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Solution
- Ventricle parts of the heart.
- These are the lower two chambers of the heart.
- Distinguish between Systole and diastole:
| S. No. | Systole | Diastole |
| 1. | Occurs when the heart contracts to pump blood out. | occurs when the heart relaxes after a contraction. |
| 2. | The normal range of systolic blood pressure should be 90 - 120mmHg. | The normal range of diastolic blood pressure should be 60 - 80 mm Hg. |
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