Cardiac Muscle Anatomy Quiz
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During atrial systole, what happens to the pressure in the ventricles?

  • It remains the same.
  • It fluctuates significantly.
  • It decreases.
  • It increases. (correct)
  • What is responsible for creating the pulse in the circulatory system?

  • The opening of the AV valves.
  • Pressure waves from the semilunar valves closing. (correct)
  • The contraction of the ventricles.
  • The relaxation of the atria.
  • Which structure acts as the 'pacemaker' of the heart and sets the rhythm of the heartbeat?

  • AV valves
  • Semilunar valves
  • Sino-atrial node (correct)
  • Ventricles
  • What happens to artery pressure compared to ventricle pressure during ventricular systole?

    <p>Ventricle pressure is greater than artery pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the closure of the AV valves?

    <p>Atrial systole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cardiac output relate to heart rate and stroke volume?

    <p>Cardiac output depends on heart rate and stroke volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents the atrioventricular valves from turning inside out when the ventricle walls contract?

    <p>Tendinous cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the deoxygenated blood enter after passing through the tricuspid valves?

    <p>Pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessels supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?

    <p>Coronary arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of intercalated discs in muscle cells?

    <p>Synchronize contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the blood move after being pumped out of the left ventricle?

    <p>Aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of semilunar valves in the heart?

    <p>Prevent blood backflow into ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the atrioventricular node (AVN) in the cardiac cycle?

    <p>Passing waves of electrical activity from the atria to the Bundle of His</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the heart is responsible for conducting waves of electrical activity to the Purkyne tissue?

    <p>Bundle of His</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the T wave represent in an ECG trace?

    <p>Repolarization of the ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an extremely irregular heartbeat, potentially causing chest pain and fainting?

    <p>Fibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of haemoglobin in blood circulation?

    <p>Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does tachycardia differ from bradycardia?

    <p>Bradycardia is a condition where the heart beats too fast, while tachycardia is when it beats too slow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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