Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus conduct impulses to the CV centre via ______________.
A
Glossopharyngeal (IV) nerves
2
Q
The baroreceptors in the arch of aorta conduct impulses to the CV centre via the ___________.
A
Vagus (X) nerve
3
Q
What is bradycardia? (And so tachycardia)
A
Slow heart rate ( the other is elevated heart rate)
4
Q
What is polycythemia?
A
Increased RBC –> increases systemic vascular resistance SVR
