Cardiac Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Why AV valves and tricuspid and mitral open
A
Blood flows from atria to ventricles
2
Q
When does AV valves, tricuspid and mitral open
A
Atrial pressure > ventricular pressure
3
Q
When does Av valves tricuspid and mitral close
A
When ventricular pressure > atrial pressure
4
Q
Why does AV valves Tricuspid and mitral close
A
To prevent back flow of blood
5
Q
Semilunar valves when opens
A
Ventricular pressure > atrial pressure
During ventricular ejection
6
Q
When semilunar valves close
A
Start of ventricular diastole
Atrial pressure > ventricular pressure
7
Q
Why semilunar valves close
A
Blood back flow in arteries due to elastic recoil and raises arterial pressure