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the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries
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The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is known as systole.
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During systole, the heart muscle contracts to pump blood out.
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When the heart does its systole thing, it's like a little squeeze and release action.
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In life, we experience moments of systole where we must push through challenges with strength and determination.