Learning outcomes Flashcards
Describe the main functions of the circulatory system
Describe how oxygenated and deoxygenated blood flows through the heart
Explain what is meant by “the systemic circulation delivers blood in parallel”
Describe the cardiac valves and how they achieve their purpose
Describe the unique properties of cardiac muscle cells in relation to their function
Explain how cardiac muscle cells communicate with each other
Describe the cardiac conduction system
Describe the cardiac action potential and its underlying currents
Explain the excitation-contraction coupling
Explain what electrical activity occurs to results in the lead II ECG trace.
Within the context of the electrical activity of the heart, describe the mechanical activity of the cardiac cycle.
Describe why there are periods of isovolumetric concentration and relaxation
Describe why heart sounds can be heard
Explain how cardiac output is calculated.
Describe the Frank-Starling law of the heart