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Physiology Exam III
Mechanical Activity of the Heart
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03/08/2011

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What is the purpose of the Chordae Tendineae?
Definition
Attach to the papillary muscles and ensure that the valves do not close back into the atria
Term
What is the purpose of the pericardium?
Definition
Keeps the heart contained in its own space and adds lubrication
Term
Is there a lot of resistance in the pulmonary arteries?
Definition
No
Term
What do the pulmonary veins do?
Definition
Brings oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
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The left ventricle pumps at a low force because the systemic circulation pressure is low.
Definition
Both statements are false
- left ventricle pumps at a higher force because the systemic circulation is high pressure
Term
T/F The right ventricle contracts at a higher force than the left ventricle
Definition
False, the left ventricle contracts at a higher force than the right ventricle
Term
What is the motion of ventricular contraction?
Definition
Vortex fasion from the apex to the base
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How do the walls of the right ventricle contract to eject its contents?
Definition
- Shortening of the free wall
- Compression of the chamber
Term
What is the name of the action which causes compression of the ventricular chamber called?
Definition
Bellows Action
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What are the components of the left ventricular contration which causes its contents to be ejected
Definition
- Constriction of the chamber
- Shortening of chamber
- Traction on right ventricular wall
Term
Go over anatomy of the heart and the path of blood flow
Definition
OK, I'll do that
Term
How many phases are there in a single cardiac cycle?
Definition
7 phases
Term
What causes the physiological heart sounds as heart with a stethoscope?
Definition
Opening and closing of the of the valves
Term
When all the valves are closed the ventricular volume is constant, this phase is called isovolumetric
Definition
Both statements are true
Term
What are the five basic criteria needed for effective efficient ventricular pumping action?
Definition
- Contractions of individual cardiac muscles cells must occur at regular intervals and be synchronized (not arrhythmic)
- Valves must open fully (not stenotic)
- Valves must not leak (not insufficient or regurgitant)
- Muscle contractions must be forecefull (not failing)
- Ventricles must fill adequatelye during diastole
Term
T/F If ventricles are underfilled they will be able to contract more effectively
Definition
False, they will not be able to contract effectively
Term
What is the time period of one cardiac cycle?
Definition
From the beginning of one ventricular contraction to the beginning of the next
Term
What two phases make up the cardiac cycle?
Definition
Systole and Diastole
Term
What are the two periods within systole?
Definition
Isovolumetric contraction period and Ejection period
Term
During the isovolumetric contraction between the ventricle generates pressure WITH the expulsion of blood volume
Definition
First statement is true
Second statement is false; without expulsion of blood volume
Term
T/F In isovolumetric contraction the AV valve is open but the semilunar valve is closed
Definition
False, both valves are closed
Term
What keeps the semilunar valves closed?
Definition
The aortic blood pressure which is behind them.
Term
What is responsible for the first heart sound?
Definition
When the ventricular pressure becomes greater than the atrial pressure causing the AV valves to close
Term
T/F The the first heart sound may be split
Definition
True
Term
What is the order of AV valve closure?
Definition
The mitral valve closes before the tricuspid valve
Term
Where is the mitral valve located?
Definition
Between the Left atria and left ventricle
Term
Where is the tricuspid valve located
Definition
Between the right atria and right ventricle
Term
During the ejection period of systole which valves are open and which are closed?
Definition
AV valves are closed, and semilunar valves are open
Term
Approximately how much of the total ejected volume is expelled during the first thirdy of the ejection interval? What is this period called?
Definition
70%
- Called Rapid ventricular ejection
Term
When doe the aortic valve open?
Definition
When the ventricular pressure becomes greater than the aortic pressure
Term
T/F Atrial filling begins during the rapid ventricular ejection period
Definition
True
Term
What are the two sub-periods which are found in the Ejection period?
Definition
- Rapid ventricular ejection
- Reduced ventricular ejection
Term
The ventricular pressure reaches its maximum in reduced ventricular ejection and decreases in rapid ventricular ejection.
Definition
Both statements are false
- Ventricular pressure reaches is maximum during rapid ventricular ejection
- Ventricular pressure decreases during reduced ventricular ejection
Term
What is diastole?
Definition
Period of ventricular relaxation
Term
What marks the diastolic period?
Definition
From closure of semilunar valves to closure of AV valves
Term
What is responsible for the second heart sound?
Definition
Closoure of the semilunar valves
Term
Which valve closes first Polmonic semilunar or aortic semilunar valve.
Definition
Aortic followed by pulmonic
Term
What are the two major sub-categories of diastole?
Definition
- Isovolumic relaxation
- Filling period
Term
At what period does the majority of ventricular filling take place?
Definition
During rapid ventricular filling, within the first 1/3 of diastole
Term
Filling period of diastole is composed of 2 phases. The final phase contributes the most to ventricular filling
Definition
Both statements are false.
- The Filling period is composed of 3 phases
- The first phase (1/3) contributes the most to ventricular filling.
Term
How many total heart sounds are possible?
Definition
4
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What are the two regular audible heart sounds associated with?
Definition
- Isovolumic contraction
- Isovolumic relaxation
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