Atrial Contraction Flashcards
1
Q
Which valves are open during atrial contraction
A
AV valves
2
Q
Which valves are closed during atrial contraction
A
Semi-lunar valves
3
Q
Which valves start to close during atrial contraction
A
AV valves
4
Q
at rest, what is ventricular filling like during atrial contraction
A
ventricular filling is largely passive
5
Q
what percent do atrial contractions account for
A
10% (changes during exercise)
6
Q
what happens to pressure after contraction during atrial contraction
A
pressure drops