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What is the main function of cardiac muscle cells in the heart?
What is the main function of cardiac muscle cells in the heart?
Contraction
Which type of cardiac cells can generate its own impulses with certain types of stimuli?
Which type of cardiac cells can generate its own impulses with certain types of stimuli?
Cardiac Electrical cells (Pacemaker cells)
What is the amount of blood delivered to the chamber that depends on venous return to the heart and contractility?
What is the amount of blood delivered to the chamber that depends on venous return to the heart and contractility?
Preload
What is the term for the resistance to forward blood flow by the vessel walls?
What is the term for the resistance to forward blood flow by the vessel walls?
What is the formula to calculate cardiac output (CO), given heart rate (HR) and stroke volume (SV)?
What is the formula to calculate cardiac output (CO), given heart rate (HR) and stroke volume (SV)?
What is the term for the number of contractions of the heart per minute?
What is the term for the number of contractions of the heart per minute?
What is the function of Baroreceptors in the autonomic regulation of heart function?
What is the function of Baroreceptors in the autonomic regulation of heart function?
How does adrenaline affect the myocardium?
How does adrenaline affect the myocardium?
What is the effect of high potassium levels on cardiac cells?
What is the effect of high potassium levels on cardiac cells?
What is the formula for calculating blood pressure?
What is the formula for calculating blood pressure?
What is the role of peripheral resistance in regulating blood pressure?
What is the role of peripheral resistance in regulating blood pressure?
What is the effect of low potassium levels on cardiac function?
What is the effect of low potassium levels on cardiac function?
What is eclampsia and what are its consequences?
What is eclampsia and what are its consequences?
What lifestyle modifications are recommended for managing hypertension?
What lifestyle modifications are recommended for managing hypertension?
What are some medications used to treat hypertension?
What are some medications used to treat hypertension?
What are the presenting complaints of Mary Jones?
What are the presenting complaints of Mary Jones?
What is the significance of Mary's family history?
What is the significance of Mary's family history?
What is the expected diagnosis for Mary Jones based on her physical examination and investigation results?
What is the expected diagnosis for Mary Jones based on her physical examination and investigation results?
What is hypertension, and what is the threshold for its diagnosis?
What is hypertension, and what is the threshold for its diagnosis?
What are the four abnormalities that can lead to primary hypertension?
What are the four abnormalities that can lead to primary hypertension?
What are some underlying diseases that can cause secondary hypertension?
What are some underlying diseases that can cause secondary hypertension?
What is the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and what are its functions?
What is the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and what are its functions?
How should blood pressure be measured for diagnosing hypertension?
How should blood pressure be measured for diagnosing hypertension?
What is the significance of medical history and lifestyle habits in diagnosing hypertension?
What is the significance of medical history and lifestyle habits in diagnosing hypertension?
What lifestyle modification is crucial for managing Mary's condition?
What lifestyle modification is crucial for managing Mary's condition?
What is a common complication associated with uncontrolled hypertension?
What is a common complication associated with uncontrolled hypertension?
How does increased sympathetic nervous system activity contribute to hypertension?
How does increased sympathetic nervous system activity contribute to hypertension?
What is the primary benefit of reducing alcohol intake in managing Mary's condition?
What is the primary benefit of reducing alcohol intake in managing Mary's condition?
Why is quitting smoking essential for Mary's health?
Why is quitting smoking essential for Mary's health?
What is the potential consequence of not managing Mary's condition?
What is the potential consequence of not managing Mary's condition?
