Which of the following events occurs during 'Joint Diastole'?
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Correct answer: All four chambers are simultaneously relaxed
During joint diastole, all four chambers of the heart are in a relaxed state. The tricuspid and bicuspid valves are open, allowing blood to flow from the pulmonary veins and vena cava into the ventricles.
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