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My NBCE Part 1 - Cardiovascular Physiology > Cardiovascular Phys - Functions and Muscle - Blue Book > Flashcards

Cardiovascular Phys - Functions and Muscle - Blue Book Flashcards

1
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Heart pumps ______ L/min in a 70 kg man.

A

5-6 liters/minute

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Endocrine response to increased atrial pressure.

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ANP - Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

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Endocrine response to overstretched ventricles:

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BNP - B-type Natriuretic Peptide

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Does cardiac muscle have striations?

A

Yes, cross striations

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Describe cardiac muscle.

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Involuntary, cross striations,
intercalated dices –> syncytium
Gap junctions –> passage of ions –> action potential spread

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My NBCE Part 1 - Cardiovascular Physiology (5 decks)

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