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What is the primary significance of the prolonged duration of a cardiac contractile cell action potential?
What is the primary significance of the prolonged duration of a cardiac contractile cell action potential?
Which event corresponds to the QRS complex in the ECG during a single heartbeat?
Which event corresponds to the QRS complex in the ECG during a single heartbeat?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the end-diastolic volume (EDV) occur?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the end-diastolic volume (EDV) occur?
What defines a septal defect in the heart?
What defines a septal defect in the heart?
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What occurs during the isovolumetric relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?
What occurs during the isovolumetric relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'stroke volume'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'stroke volume'?
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What is indicated by a dicrotic notch in the arterial pressure waveform?
What is indicated by a dicrotic notch in the arterial pressure waveform?
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Which phase follows the atrial contractile cell action potential during a heartbeat?
Which phase follows the atrial contractile cell action potential during a heartbeat?
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What is the primary role of the diaphragm during quiet, resting inhalation?
What is the primary role of the diaphragm during quiet, resting inhalation?
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Which muscles are involved in forced exhalation?
Which muscles are involved in forced exhalation?
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How is functional residual capacity (FRC) defined?
How is functional residual capacity (FRC) defined?
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What is the transmural pressure calculated as during the FRC phase?
What is the transmural pressure calculated as during the FRC phase?
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At functional residual capacity (FRC), what is true about the relationship between atmospheric pressure and alveolar pressure?
At functional residual capacity (FRC), what is true about the relationship between atmospheric pressure and alveolar pressure?
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What pressure is indicated by Pip at FRC?
What pressure is indicated by Pip at FRC?
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During exhalation, which muscle action is performed by the rectus abdominis?
During exhalation, which muscle action is performed by the rectus abdominis?
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Which condition describes the presence of air in the pleural space leading to lung collapse?
Which condition describes the presence of air in the pleural space leading to lung collapse?
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What does the 1st heart sound 'lub' indicate during the cardiac cycle?
What does the 1st heart sound 'lub' indicate during the cardiac cycle?
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How is stroke volume (SV) calculated?
How is stroke volume (SV) calculated?
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During the isovolumetric ventricular relaxation phase, what happens to the pressure in the ventricles compared to the aorta?
During the isovolumetric ventricular relaxation phase, what happens to the pressure in the ventricles compared to the aorta?
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What is the typical stroke volume at rest?
What is the typical stroke volume at rest?
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What does the 2nd heart sound 'dup' signify in the cardiac cycle?
What does the 2nd heart sound 'dup' signify in the cardiac cycle?
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What is stenosis in relation to heart valve defects?
What is stenosis in relation to heart valve defects?
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What is a key difference between the systemic and pulmonary circulations?
What is a key difference between the systemic and pulmonary circulations?
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What determines the opening and closing of all heart valves?
What determines the opening and closing of all heart valves?
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What initiates the contraction of muscle fibers?
What initiates the contraction of muscle fibers?
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What role do the ventricular papillary muscles play during ventricular systole?
What role do the ventricular papillary muscles play during ventricular systole?
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How is blood in a typical healthy individual primarily composed?
How is blood in a typical healthy individual primarily composed?
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Which statement about sickle-cell disease or trait is correct?
Which statement about sickle-cell disease or trait is correct?
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Which of the following factors would decrease blood flow the most?
Which of the following factors would decrease blood flow the most?
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What is the role of capillary hydrostatic pressure (Pc) in bulk flow?
What is the role of capillary hydrostatic pressure (Pc) in bulk flow?
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Which of the following is NOT a Starling force that determines bulk flow?
Which of the following is NOT a Starling force that determines bulk flow?
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What happens when the net filtration pressure (NFP) is negative?
What happens when the net filtration pressure (NFP) is negative?
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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in relation to bulk flow?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in relation to bulk flow?
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Which statement about filtration and absorption is accurate?
Which statement about filtration and absorption is accurate?
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What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the action potential upstroke in AV node cells?
What is the effect of sympathetic stimulation on the action potential upstroke in AV node cells?
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How does the Frank-Starling mechanism help in balancing left and right ventricular output?
How does the Frank-Starling mechanism help in balancing left and right ventricular output?
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What is the primary consequence of decreased L-type Ca2+ current due to parasympathetic stimulation?
What is the primary consequence of decreased L-type Ca2+ current due to parasympathetic stimulation?
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Which term describes the resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood during contraction?
Which term describes the resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood during contraction?
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In what way does the ventricular-function curve differ from the length-tension relationship in skeletal muscle?
In what way does the ventricular-function curve differ from the length-tension relationship in skeletal muscle?
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What is an expected consequence of increased end-diastolic volume (EDV) on stroke volume according to the Frank-Starling mechanism?
What is an expected consequence of increased end-diastolic volume (EDV) on stroke volume according to the Frank-Starling mechanism?
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What role do neurohormones primarily play in altering cardiac function?
What role do neurohormones primarily play in altering cardiac function?
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What is the ejection fraction (EF)?
What is the ejection fraction (EF)?
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