In the cardiac cycle, diastole is

The number of heart beats per minute.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

The relaxation period after contraction of the heart.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

The forceful pumping action of the heart.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

The contraction period after relaxation of the heart.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B The relaxation period after contraction of the heart.
The heart pumps the blood to the different parts of the body by rhythmic contraction and relaxation. Diastole is the relaxation period. During the diastole, the muscles of the heart relax and the chambers are filled with the blood.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Heart beat is an indication of consecutive contraction and relaxation of the heart.

The cardiac cycle is the sequence of events that occurs when the heart beats. In the __(i)_, the heart ventricles ___(ii)___ and helps fill the heart with blood. In the __(iii)_____ the ventricles ___ _(iv)____and pump the blood to the body through the arteries.

Q. Beating of the heart is contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle tissue.

Q. ___________ is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of heart muscles.

One complete contraction and relaxation of the heart is called

Join BYJU'S Learning Program