cardiac cycle Flashcards

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what is the definition of the cardiac cycle

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sequence of mechanical and electrical events that occur during one heartbeat

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what is the definition of diastole

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the chambers fill up with blood relax

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what is the definition of systole

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the heart contracts to eject blood into the pulmonary systemic circulations. the right left atria contract simultaneously (atrial systole) followed by ventricular systole

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