Sixteen Flashcards
0
Q
When the ventricles are in systole the AV valves are (open/closed).
A
Closed
1
Q
When the atria are in systole the ventricles are in __.
A
Diastole (Relax)
2
Q
The main function of heart valves.
A
Keep blood flowing in one direction.
3
Q
The “T” wave of the ECG indicates this event.
A
Repolarization of ventricles; relax.
4
Q
Venous blood (without oxygen) from the body returns to this chamber.
A
Right Atrium
5
Q
The coronary arteries take blood to this location.
A
Myocardium of -> heart.
6
Q
Hardening of the walls of arteries from smooth muscle proliferation and cholesterol deposit.
A
Atherosclerosis
7
Q
The term describing heart chamber relaxation is __.
A
Dystole
