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Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care
EMSTA - Quiz 6 Study Guide
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03/28/2012

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Term
What order do the chambers contract?
Definition
The two atria the the two ventricles
Term
Endocardium location
Definition
Hearts inner surface
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Myocardium location
Definition
Hearts muscular wall
Term
Epicardium location
Definition
Covers the outer surface of the heart
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What electrolyte is present in the plateau phase?
Definition
Calcium
Term
How does the blood flow thru heart?
Definition
Thru the atriums to the ventricles
Term
How does the electrolyte move during depolarization and repolarization?
Definition
Depolarization - Sodium channels open and sodium ions enter the cell.

Repolarization - Calcium channels close and Potassium open allowing the potassium to to rush out of the cell.
Term
When blood goes out of the atrium thru AV valve it is entering the ....
Definition
ventricle
Term
What is the pressure difference at the aorta and right atrium?
Definition
aorta goes to the systematic system and requires 6 to 7 times the amount of force
Term
Ischemia vi infarct
Definition
ischemia = low blood volume to the heart

Infarct = blockage of blood to the heart
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