Which phase of the cardiac cycle contributes most to ventricular filling at rest under normal physiology?
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Correct answer: Early diastolic rapid filling
During early diastole, after semilunar valve closure and mitral valve opening, rapid passive ventricular filling delivers the majority of ventricular volume. Atrial systole contributes a smaller proportion at rest.
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