cardiovascular system Flashcards
pathway of deoxygenated blood
vena cave -> right atrium -> tricuspid valve -> right ventricle-> pulmonary valve -> pulmonary artery
pathway of oxygenated blood
pulmonary vein -> left atrium -> bicuspid valve -> left ventricle -> aortic valve -> aorta
cardiac conduction system
SA node -> atrial systole -> AV node -> bundle of his -> purkinje fibres -> ventricular systole
chemoreceptors
increase in carbon dioxide -> increase in heart rate
baroreceptors
increase blood pressure -> decreased heart rate
proprioceptors
increase in muscle movement -> increase in heart rate
starlings law
1- increased venous return 2- greater diastolic filling of the heart 3- cardiac muscle is stretched 4- more force if contraction 5- increase ejection fraction
cardiac output (Q) =
stroke volume (SV) X heart rate (HR)
ejection fraction=
stroke volume / end diastolic volume