3 Questions
Which of the following is the primary function of the myocardial?
Hemodynamic
What is the difference between extensibility and elasticity of the myocardial?
Extensibility refers to the ability to give strength to blood flow, while elasticity refers to the ability to do work.
What is meant by the term 'hemodynamic' in relation to the myocardial?
The heart's ability to act as a pump
Study Notes
Myocardial Functions
- The primary function of the myocardial is to generate force to pump blood throughout the body.
Myocardial Properties
- Extensibility of the myocardial refers to its ability to stretch and increase in length in response to increased volume, allowing for more blood to enter the heart.
- Elasticity of the myocardial refers to its ability to return to its original shape and size after stretching, enabling the heart to recover its shape between beats.
Hemodynamics
- The term 'hemodynamic' refers to the study of blood flow and the circulatory system, specifically the dynamics of blood movement through the heart and blood vessels, including pressure, flow rate, and resistance.
Test your knowledge on the heart's key function as a pump and its ability to provide strength to blood flow with this quiz. Explore concepts such as extensibility, elasticity, and the ability to do work. Challenge yourself and brush up on your cardiovascular system knowledge.
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