Control And Order Of Heart Rate Including All The Nodes Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the heart’s conduction system?

A

To control the heart rate and coordinate the contraction of heart muscles.

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2
Q

Which node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart?

A

Sinoatrial (SA) node.

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3
Q

True or False: The atrioventricular (AV) node is located in the right atrium.

A

False.

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4
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Fill in the blank: The __________ node is responsible for delaying the electrical signal before it enters the ventricles.

A

Atrioventricular (AV)

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5
Q

What is the role of the Bundle of His?

A

To conduct impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.

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6
Q

Where are the Purkinje fibers located?

A

In the walls of the ventricles.

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7
Q

Multiple Choice: Which structure has the highest rate of depolarization?

A

A) SA node

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8
Q

What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?

A

It increases heart rate.

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9
Q

What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?

A

It decreases heart rate.

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10
Q

True or False: The heart rate can be influenced by hormones such as adrenaline.

A

True.

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11
Q

What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?

A

60 to 100 beats per minute.

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12
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ node receives impulses from the SA node.

A

Atrioventricular (AV)

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13
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What is the term for the electrical pathway that spreads impulses through the ventricles?

A

Purkinje system.

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14
Q

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

A

C) Aorta

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15
Q

What is the primary ion that influences cardiac action potentials?

A

Sodium (Na+).

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16
Q

True or False: The heart can function independently of the nervous system.

A

True.

17
Q

What is the term for the period of time when the heart muscle is relaxing?

A

Diastole.

18
Q

What is the term for the period of time when the heart muscle is contracting?

A

Systole.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ system releases neurotransmitters that affect heart rate.

A

Autonomic

20
Q

What structure connects the atria and ventricles of the heart?

A

Atrioventricular (AV) bundle.

21
Q

True or False: The heart’s conduction system is composed entirely of nervous tissue.

A

False.

22
Q

What is the resting membrane potential of cardiac pacemaker cells?

A

-60 mV.

23
Q

Multiple Choice: Which ion is primarily responsible for depolarization in cardiac action potentials? A) Calcium B) Sodium C) Potassium D) Chloride

A

B) Sodium

24
Q

What is the function of the vagus nerve in heart rate control?

A

To decrease heart rate.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ node initiates the electrical impulse that starts each heartbeat.

A

Sinoatrial (SA)