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Question Question 4(ii)
Differentiate between diastole and systole of cardiac cycle.
Differences between diastole and systole of cardiac cycle are:
| Systole | Diastole |
|---|---|
| Systole refers to contraction phase of the heart. | Diastole refers to expansion phase of the heart. |
| Systole consists of contraction of auricles followed by contraction of ventricles. | Diastole consists of relaxation of ventricles immediately followed by relaxation of auricles. |