Identify the correct option.

Statement 1: Pulse are caused by contraction and relaxation of arteries.
Statement 2: Heartbeats are felt in heart.

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Solution

A heartbeat can be defined as one complete contraction and relaxation of the heart.

A pulse is a rhythmic beat felt in an artery caused by the contraction and relaxation of the artery carrying blood. This is an indicator of the pumping action of the heart.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C that states that both the given statements are true.

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