Question
Indicate the flow of blood in the heart during joint diastole. State whether the semilunar valves are open or closed during this phase.

Answer

  • During joint diastole, blood enters the right atrium through superior and inferior vena cavae; blood also enters the left atrium through pulmonary veins.
  • 70% of the blood enters the ventricles from the respective atria, through the open atrio-ventricular valves.
  • The semilunar valves are closed during the joint diastole.

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