Lab Final Exam Unit 3 Flashcards
EKG (or ECG). What does it stand for? What does it measure?
Electrocardiography
it records the electrical activity of the heart
Identify major deflections waves. Describe what is being detected for each deflection wave.
P-wave depolarization of the atria
QRS complex-depolarization of the ventricles (followed by ventricular systole) and repolarization of atria
T-wave - ventricular repolarization
explain the specific differences in the ECG with exercise. Which interval and which segment changed the most with exercise? what do these changes tell you?
Intervals and segments were shorter with exercise.
R-R interval (shorter cardiac cycles) and T-P segment (atria and ventricles in diastole) changed the most.
With exercise the heart spends less time in diastole so doesn’t get to rest as long.
What are the chambers, valves, and vessels on the right side of the heart?
Superior and Inferior vena cava flow into the right atrium.
The right AV valve (tricuspid valve) flows to the right ventricle.
the pulmonary trunk and pulmonary semilunar valve flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary circuit.
What are the chambers, valves, and vessels on the left side of the heart?
The four pulmonary veins flow into the left atrium.
The left AV valve (bicuspid valve) flows to the left ventricle.
The Ascending aorta and the aortic semilunar valve flow from the left ventricle to the systemic circuit.
What are the components of the electrical conducting system?
- SA Node (sino atrial node) - receives impulse
- AV Node (atrioventricular node) - in right atrium
- Av Bundle of His - leads from the AV node to the right ventricle
- Right and left branches of bundles of His
- Purkinje fibers
What are the effects of epinephrine on a frog heart?
increase HR, increase contractility
What are the effects of ACH on a frog heart?
decrease HR, decrease contractility
What are the effects of atropine on a frog heart?
increase HR, increase contractility
What are the effects of caffeine on a frog heart?
increase HR, increase contractility
What are the effects of pilocarpine on a frog heart?
decrease HR, decrease contractility
What kind of receptor does epinephrine bind to?
beta 1 adrenergic receptor
What kind of receptor does ACh bind to?
muscarinic receptor
What are the 5 stages of the cardiac cycle?
- atrial and ventrical diasotle - aortic valve closed, left AV valve open, passive filling
- atrial systole
- isovolumetric contraction - rising ventricular pressure closes AV valves; all 4 valves closed, no filling or ejection
- ventricular ejection - ventricular pressure higher than aortic pushing the aortic valve open and ventricle ejects about 70 mL = 1 stroke volume
- isovolumetric relaxation - ventricle relaxes and pressure drops. when ventricular pressure is lower than aortic then the aortic valve closes - all 4 valves closes
What is the difference between the right and left side of heart?
right ventricle generates lower pressure
LV = 120 mmHg, RV = 25 mmHg
The first heart sound is the sound of what happening in the heart? What deflection wave on the ECG is associated with the first heart sound?
“lub” is the sound of AV valves closing
The sound happens immediately after the R in the QRS wave - as the ventricles contract the intraventricular pressure rises causing the AV valves to snap shut.
The second heart sound is the sound of what happening in the heart? What deflection wave on the ECG is associated with the second heart sound?
“dub” is the sound of the semilunar valves closing.
the sound happens as the T wave begins - as pressure in the ventricle drops and aortic pressure rises it causes the semilunar valves to close.
Name the device used to measure blood pressure non-invasively. Name the sounds heard when using the auscultatory method.
Sphygmomanometer
Korotkoff sounds
On an ECG, identify when each phase of the cardiac cycle would begin and end.
P wave.
What is the formula to calculate pulse pressure?
Pulse pressure = systolic pressure - diastolic pressure (in mmHg)
What is the formula to calculate mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
MAP = diastolic pressure + 1/3 pulse pressure
Define full hypertension. List the health consequences of having chronic hypertension.
systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or higher OR diastolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg or greater.
Consequences: stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, arterial aneurysm, renal failure ….. all can result in death.
What are the 3 layers of artery walls and what do they consist of?
- Tunica intima - endothelium of simple squamous epithelium; internal elastic lamina
- Tunica media - smooth muscle; sheets of elastic tissue
- Tunic externa - loose connective tissue
What are the 3 layers of vein walls and what do they consist of?
- Tunica intima - endothelium of simple squamous epithelium
- Tunica media - smooth muscle
- Tunic externa - loose connective tissue