cardiac cycle Flashcards

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what is the cardiac cycle

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sequence of contraction and relaxation of the atrium and ventricles that keep blood flowing around body

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when do the volume of the atrium and ventricles change

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when they contract

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step 1)

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ventricles relax, atrium contract

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step 2)

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ventricles contract, atrium relax

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step 3)

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ventricles relax, atrium relax

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