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Which blood vessel directly feeds blood to the left ventricle before it is pumped out to the rest of the body?
Which blood vessel directly feeds blood to the left ventricle before it is pumped out to the rest of the body?
Blood enters the left ventricle from the left atrium through the mitral valve; no blood vessel directly feeds blood to the left ventricle to be distributed to the rest of the body. The left atrium is directly fed by the pulmonary vein, and the left ventricle empties into the aorta.
Blood enters the left ventricle from the left atrium through the mitral valve; no blood vessel directly feeds blood to the left ventricle to be distributed to the rest of the body. The left atrium is directly fed by the pulmonary vein, and the left ventricle empties into the aorta.
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Which structure contains autorhythmic cells that spontaneously conduct action potentials?
Which structure contains autorhythmic cells that spontaneously conduct action potentials?
In order to beat, the heart has a conduction system that works independently of the nervous system. The sinoatrial node, found in the right atrium, is composed of autorhythmic cells that can spontaneously depolarize. This results in an action potential that then spreads throughout the entire heart.
From the sinoatrial node, this action potential spreads through gap junctions to the atria to cause atrial systole, and to the atrioventricular node. The action potential is delayed at the atrioventricular node before being distributed to the bundle of His and Purkinje fibers to cause coordinated ventricular systole. The vagus nerve sends parasympathetic signals to the sinoatrial node to decrease heart rate. The natural rhythm of the heart is roughly 80-100 beats per minute, but the vagus nerve reduces resting heart rate to around 60 beats per minute.
In order to beat, the heart has a conduction system that works independently of the nervous system. The sinoatrial node, found in the right atrium, is composed of autorhythmic cells that can spontaneously depolarize. This results in an action potential that then spreads throughout the entire heart.
From the sinoatrial node, this action potential spreads through gap junctions to the atria to cause atrial systole, and to the atrioventricular node. The action potential is delayed at the atrioventricular node before being distributed to the bundle of His and Purkinje fibers to cause coordinated ventricular systole. The vagus nerve sends parasympathetic signals to the sinoatrial node to decrease heart rate. The natural rhythm of the heart is roughly 80-100 beats per minute, but the vagus nerve reduces resting heart rate to around 60 beats per minute.
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Which of the following cellular junctions allows for the spreading of an action potential throughout the heart muscle?
Which of the following cellular junctions allows for the spreading of an action potential throughout the heart muscle?
Cardiac muscle cells are connected to one another by intercalated discs. These discs are composed of gap junctions, which allow for communication between the neighboring cells. These gap junctions allow for an action potential to spread throughout the entire muscle by electrical synapses, and result in a unified contraction.
Cardiac muscle cells are connected to one another by intercalated discs. These discs are composed of gap junctions, which allow for communication between the neighboring cells. These gap junctions allow for an action potential to spread throughout the entire muscle by electrical synapses, and result in a unified contraction.
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What would happen if the vagus nerve was detached from the heart?
What would happen if the vagus nerve was detached from the heart?
The vagus nerve is a parasympathetic nerve. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions in the body, and helps slow down the heart rate. When the vagus nerve is detached from the heart, the heart will still beat, but the loss of parasympathetic innervation will result in an increased heart rate.
Autorhythmic contraction of the heart begins in the sinoatrial node with spontaneous depolarization. The sinoatrial node will generate an action potential roughly 80-100 times per minute. Innervation by the vagus nerve mediates these depolarizations to reduce resting heart rate to around 60 beats per minute.
The vagus nerve is a parasympathetic nerve. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions in the body, and helps slow down the heart rate. When the vagus nerve is detached from the heart, the heart will still beat, but the loss of parasympathetic innervation will result in an increased heart rate.
Autorhythmic contraction of the heart begins in the sinoatrial node with spontaneous depolarization. The sinoatrial node will generate an action potential roughly 80-100 times per minute. Innervation by the vagus nerve mediates these depolarizations to reduce resting heart rate to around 60 beats per minute.
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How is cardiac output calculated in the body?
How is cardiac output calculated in the body?
Cardiac output tells us the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle every minute. As a result, the two factors that we need to consider are the number of times that the heart beats every minute (heart rate), and the amount of blood pumped by each ventricle every beat (stroke volume). These two factors are multiplied in order to determine the cardiac output of the heart.
Cardiac output tells us the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle every minute. As a result, the two factors that we need to consider are the number of times that the heart beats every minute (heart rate), and the amount of blood pumped by each ventricle every beat (stroke volume). These two factors are multiplied in order to determine the cardiac output of the heart.
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How does the systemic circuit of the heart get blood to farther sections of the body compared to the pulmonary circuit, which only needs to pump blood to the nearby lungs?
How does the systemic circuit of the heart get blood to farther sections of the body compared to the pulmonary circuit, which only needs to pump blood to the nearby lungs?
The left ventricle needs to pump blood to all areas of the body. As a result, the left ventricle has a very powerful muscle wall, which allows for the blood to be pumped with a great deal of force throughout the body. The left ventricle typically has a muscle wall three times as thick as the right ventricle, but both ventricles have the same stroke volume. Otherwise, there would eventually be a backup of blood on one side of the heart. Both ventricles also contract with the same frequency, coordinated by the purkinje fibers.
The left ventricle needs to pump blood to all areas of the body. As a result, the left ventricle has a very powerful muscle wall, which allows for the blood to be pumped with a great deal of force throughout the body. The left ventricle typically has a muscle wall three times as thick as the right ventricle, but both ventricles have the same stroke volume. Otherwise, there would eventually be a backup of blood on one side of the heart. Both ventricles also contract with the same frequency, coordinated by the purkinje fibers.
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If an individual has a stroke volume of 65mL and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, then what is this indiviudal's cardiac output?
If an individual has a stroke volume of 65mL and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, then what is this indiviudal's cardiac output?
Cardiac output is the volume of blood that the heart pumps out per minute. The equation for cardiac output is:
Stroke volume (blood pumped out in one beat) x Heart rate = Cardiac output
We are given the stroke volume and beats per minute; it is simply a matter of multiplying our values.
Cardiac output is the volume of blood that the heart pumps out per minute. The equation for cardiac output is:
Stroke volume (blood pumped out in one beat) x Heart rate = Cardiac output
We are given the stroke volume and beats per minute; it is simply a matter of multiplying our values.
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An individual has an end diastolic volume of 120mL, an end systolic volume of 50mL, and a stroke volume of 70mL. He also has a heart rate of 60 beats per minute. What is his ejection fraction?
An individual has an end diastolic volume of 120mL, an end systolic volume of 50mL, and a stroke volume of 70mL. He also has a heart rate of 60 beats per minute. What is his ejection fraction?
Ejection fraction is the percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle, in comparison to its volume when completely filled. Ejection fraction can be found by dividing stroke volume by end distolic volume. The other information given is excess and unnecessary.
Ejection fraction is the percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle, in comparison to its volume when completely filled. Ejection fraction can be found by dividing stroke volume by end distolic volume. The other information given is excess and unnecessary.
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Closure of the mitral valve prevents backflow of blood from the __________ into the __________.
Closure of the mitral valve prevents backflow of blood from the __________ into the __________.
The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid valve, and/or the left atrioventricular valve. Closure of the mitral valve is intended to maintain forward, uni-directional flow of blood within the heart. During ventricular contraction, the mitral valve closes, preventing backflow of blood into the left atrium and instead out the aorta through the aortic semilunar valve.
The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid valve, and/or the left atrioventricular valve. Closure of the mitral valve is intended to maintain forward, uni-directional flow of blood within the heart. During ventricular contraction, the mitral valve closes, preventing backflow of blood into the left atrium and instead out the aorta through the aortic semilunar valve.
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What is the purpose of slowing conduction velocity across the atrioventricular node?
What is the purpose of slowing conduction velocity across the atrioventricular node?
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atrioventricular nodal delay helps the heart pump blood efficiently in one direction. The atrioventricular node slows electrical current sent by the sinoatrial node, before this signal is allowed to propagate down to the ventricles. This delay ensures that the atria have the time to fully empty all blood contents into the ventricles, before ventricular contraction takes place. The atrioventricular nodal delay also prevents the atria and ventricles from contracting against each other.
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The primary pacemaker cells are found in the __________.
The primary pacemaker cells are found in the __________.
In a normal, healthy heart, electrical conduction begins in the pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node. This signal first spreads across the left and right atria before being directed to the atrioventricular node. The signal slows for an instant to allow the ventricles to fill with blood. This signal is then released and moves along the bundle of His, located within the interventricular septum. From here, the signal divides into the left and right bundle branches, and terminates in the Purkinje fibers on the ventricles.
In a normal, healthy heart, electrical conduction begins in the pacemaker cells of the sinoatrial node. This signal first spreads across the left and right atria before being directed to the atrioventricular node. The signal slows for an instant to allow the ventricles to fill with blood. This signal is then released and moves along the bundle of His, located within the interventricular septum. From here, the signal divides into the left and right bundle branches, and terminates in the Purkinje fibers on the ventricles.
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Joe has a cardiac output of 
and a heart rate of 
. What total volume of blood does his heart pump during each cardiac cycle?
Joe has a cardiac output of
In order to determine the total volume of blood the heart pumps out during each cycle, we must first determine Joe's stroke volume, given his cardiac output and heart rate. Rearrange the cardiac output formula, to solve for stroke volume.
The question is asking us for the total volume that the heart pumps out per cycle. Stroke volume is defined as the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per heart beat, so we must multiply our answer by 2 in order to determine the total volume of blood pumped during each cardiac cycle.
In order to determine the total volume of blood the heart pumps out during each cycle, we must first determine Joe's stroke volume, given his cardiac output and heart rate. Rearrange the cardiac output formula, to solve for stroke volume.
The question is asking us for the total volume that the heart pumps out per cycle. Stroke volume is defined as the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per heart beat, so we must multiply our answer by 2 in order to determine the total volume of blood pumped during each cardiac cycle.
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During which phase of a healthy patient's electrocardiogram (EKG) would you expect ventricular blood volume to be the lowest?
During which phase of a healthy patient's electrocardiogram (EKG) would you expect ventricular blood volume to be the lowest?
Ventricular blood volume should be lowest during the T wave of a healthy patient's electrocardiogram. This is because the T wave represents ventricular repolarization, which occurs after the ventricles have contracted and ejected their blood into the pulmonary and systemic circulation.
Ventricular blood volume should be lowest during the T wave of a healthy patient's electrocardiogram. This is because the T wave represents ventricular repolarization, which occurs after the ventricles have contracted and ejected their blood into the pulmonary and systemic circulation.
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The middle, muscular layer of the heart wall is called the __________.
The middle, muscular layer of the heart wall is called the __________.
The heart wall is made of three layers. The epicardium is the outer layer. The myocardiumis the middle, muscular layer that accounts for the contractibility of the heart via pumping action. The endocardium is the inner layer that lines the cavities of the heart. The parietal pericardium consists of an inner layer of serous membrane. The perimysium is the outtermost connective tissue of a muscle.
The heart wall is made of three layers. The epicardium is the outer layer. The myocardiumis the middle, muscular layer that accounts for the contractibility of the heart via pumping action. The endocardium is the inner layer that lines the cavities of the heart. The parietal pericardium consists of an inner layer of serous membrane. The perimysium is the outtermost connective tissue of a muscle.
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Blood enters the right heart through the __________.
Blood enters the right heart through the __________.
Both the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava drain into the right atrium. Blood leaves the right heart through the pulmonary trunk. Blood enters the left heart through the left and right pulmonary veins. Blood leaves the left heart via the aorta.
Both the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava drain into the right atrium. Blood leaves the right heart through the pulmonary trunk. Blood enters the left heart through the left and right pulmonary veins. Blood leaves the left heart via the aorta.
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The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs via the __________.
The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs via the __________.
The pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium. Veins carry blood towards the heart, whereas arteries carry blood away from the heart. The superior and inferior vena cavae drain into the right atrium. The aorta distributes oxygen-rich blood to the systemic circulation.
The pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium. Veins carry blood towards the heart, whereas arteries carry blood away from the heart. The superior and inferior vena cavae drain into the right atrium. The aorta distributes oxygen-rich blood to the systemic circulation.
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Atrioventricular valves (AV) valves separate the two ventricles from the two atria.
The right AV valve is the __________.
Atrioventricular valves (AV) valves separate the two ventricles from the two atria.
The right AV valve is the __________.
The tricuspid valve is the right AV valve. The left AV valve is referred to as the bicuspid, or mitral valve. Thus, these two names represent the same structure. The semilunar valves are responsible for guarding the exits from the two ventricles.
The tricuspid valve is the right AV valve. The left AV valve is referred to as the bicuspid, or mitral valve. Thus, these two names represent the same structure. The semilunar valves are responsible for guarding the exits from the two ventricles.
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Which equation represents cardiac output?
Which equation represents cardiac output?
Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by blood per minute. This can be measured by the equation: 
. Ejection fraction is represented by: 
. Stroke volume is represented by the equation: 
. Pulse pressure is represented by the equation: 
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Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by blood per minute. This can be measured by the equation:
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Which of the following is not a determinant of cardiac output?
Which of the following is not a determinant of cardiac output?
Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute. The 4 factors that are important in determining cardiac output are preload, afterload, heart rate, and myocardial contractility. The first heart sound occurs at the onset of ventricular systole and is due to the closure of the atrioventricular valves.
Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute. The 4 factors that are important in determining cardiac output are preload, afterload, heart rate, and myocardial contractility. The first heart sound occurs at the onset of ventricular systole and is due to the closure of the atrioventricular valves.
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The first heart sound occurs at the onset of __________.
The first heart sound occurs at the onset of __________.
The first heart sound (s1) is due to the closure of the atrioventricular valves. This occurs at the onset of ventricular systole since, the ventricles are contracting and will eject blood through the pulmonary trunk and aorta.
The first heart sound (s1) is due to the closure of the atrioventricular valves. This occurs at the onset of ventricular systole since, the ventricles are contracting and will eject blood through the pulmonary trunk and aorta.
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