Definitions Flashcards
1
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Diastole
A
Relaxation of the ventricles as it fills with blood
2
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Systole
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Contraction of the ventricles as it ejects blood
3
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Bradycardia
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Characterized by 60 bpm at rest
4
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Tachycardia
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Characterized by 100bpm
5
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Internal respiration
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Happens at the cellular level, where 02 is brought in and C02 expelled.
6
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External respiration
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Is 02, and C02 movement in the lungs.
7
Q
Slow twitch muscles
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Able to tense and relax slowly providing better endurance
8
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Fast twitch muscles
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Can tense and relax very quickly for fast bursts
9
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Pulmonary circulation
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Is blood flow between the heart and lungs
10
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Systemic circulation
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Blood flow between the heart and the rest of the body
