cardiac cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of the cardiac cycle
A
sequence of mechanical and electrical events that occur during one heartbeat
2
Q
what is the definition of diastole
A
the chambers fill up with blood relax
3
Q
what is the definition of systole
A
the heart contracts to eject blood into the pulmonary systemic circulations. the right left atria contract simultaneously (atrial systole) followed by ventricular systole
