Cardiac Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
3 phases of the cardiac cycle
A
Atrial systole
Ventricular systole
Diastole
2
Q
Atrial systole
A
Atria contract which forces blood into ventricles
3
Q
Ventricular systole
A
Ventricles contract which pushes blood away from heart
4
Q
Diastole
A
The relaxation phase of the heart which allows blood to enter heart