cardiac cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cardiac cycle
A
sequence of contraction and relaxation of the atrium and ventricles that keep blood flowing around body
2
Q
when do the volume of the atrium and ventricles change
A
when they contract
3
Q
step 1)
A
ventricles relax, atrium contract
4
Q
step 2)
A
ventricles contract, atrium relax
5
Q
step 3)
A
ventricles relax, atrium relax