Final Questions Flashcards
What is myocardium?
heart muscle
What happens during systole?
Both AV valves close Pulmonary and aortic valves open
Where does blood go when it leaves the lungs?
Goes to the pulmonary vein
Where is the base of the heart?
At the atrium
Where is the apex of the heart?
Left ventricle
Which side of the heart has the thickest wall?
Left
When does cardiac depolarization happen?
During systole
What are the fibers of the heart?
Bundle of His, pkinje fibers (sp)
What is heart sound 2/”dub”?
Pulmonary/semilunar valve closing
On the left side of the animal, what heart sound is more pronounced?
Pulmonary
What is Starling’s law?
Stroke vol X heart rate = cardiac output
What happens when an animal is in shock?
Rapid heart beat/ decreased blood pressure
What does the T wave represent?
Repolarization of ventricles
Where is an IV catheter placed?
Cephalic vein
Where is the moderator band located?
Right ventricle of the heart
What is the most distal phalanx on a horse?
Coffin bone
What is the most distal part of the respiratory tract?
Aveoli
At what part does the respiratory and digestive system separate from each other? (What’s the last point they’re together)
Pharynx
What three things do the nasal passages do?
Warm, humidify, and filter
What is the function of the larynx?
Voicebox