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Which of the following is correct about the function of the SA node?

The sinoatrial (SA) node is the natural pacemaker of the heart and initiates electrical impulses for contraction. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.

Which of the following statements about the cardiac cycle is correct?

The duration of **one complete cardiac cycle** is about **0.8 seconds** in a healthy adult. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

Which of the following statements about blood pressure is incorrect?

**Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart relaxes**, while **systolic pressure** occurs during ventricular contraction. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.