Control And Order Of Heart Rate Including All The Nodes Flashcards
What is the primary function of the heart’s conduction system?
To control the heart rate and coordinate the contraction of heart muscles.
Which node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart?
Sinoatrial (SA) node.
True or False: The atrioventricular (AV) node is located in the right atrium.
False.
Fill in the blank: The __________ node is responsible for delaying the electrical signal before it enters the ventricles.
Atrioventricular (AV)
What is the role of the Bundle of His?
To conduct impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.
Where are the Purkinje fibers located?
In the walls of the ventricles.
Multiple Choice: Which structure has the highest rate of depolarization?
A) SA node
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?
It increases heart rate.
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?
It decreases heart rate.
True or False: The heart rate can be influenced by hormones such as adrenaline.
True.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
60 to 100 beats per minute.
Fill in the blank: The __________ node receives impulses from the SA node.
Atrioventricular (AV)
What is the term for the electrical pathway that spreads impulses through the ventricles?
Purkinje system.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not part of the conduction system of the heart? A) SA node B) AV node C) Aorta D) Bundle of His
C) Aorta
What is the primary ion that influences cardiac action potentials?
Sodium (Na+).