Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous system? a. it acts as a stimulant and causes pleasurable feelings. b. it acts as a sedative and relaxes the mind. c. it acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.

Check all that occur during ventricular systole. a. the av valves open to allow blood to enter the ventricles from the atria. b. the av valves open to allow blood to enter the ventricles from the atria. c. the semilunar valves remain closed throughout systole to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles. d. the semilunar valves remain closed throughout systole to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles. e. the semilunar valves open to allow blood to flow into the large arteries. f. the semilunar valves open to allow blood to flow into the large arteries. g. the av valves close to prevent backflow of blood into the atria.