Heart Problems - transport in animals

Question 1

define the term bradycardia?

Answer 1

Bradycardia refers to a slow heart rate

IAN BRADY WAS A SLOW KILLER

Question 2

define the term tachycardia?

Answer 2

Tachycardia refers to a fast heart rate

WHEN I SEE TACHY CLOTHES MY HEART BEATS FASTER OUT OF DISGUST

Question 3

define the term atrial fibrillation?

Answer 3

atria beating more frequently than ventricles

Question 4

how is atrial fibrillation shown on an ECG?

Answer 4

with atrial fibrillation no clear p waves will be seen

Question 5

what is an ectopic heartbeat?

Answer 5

ectopic heartbeat refers to an extra or early beat of the ventricles
patient often feels as if a heart beat has been missed

Question 6

What is fibrillation?

Answer 6

fibrillation refers to uncoordinated contraction of the atria and ventricles

Question 7

what is the medical term for a normal heart beat?

Answer 7

sinus rhythm