terms Flashcards
1
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myogenic muscle
A
-muscle tissues that will beat without nerve stimulation
2
Q
sinoatrial node
A
-sets the tempo of the heart
3
Q
atrioventricular node
A
-act as a pace maker, ensuring all the muscles beat at the same rhythm
4
Q
pericardium
A
-fluid filled membrane that surrounds the heart
5
Q
cardiac output
A
amount of blood that flows from each side of the heart per minute
6
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stroke volume
A
amount of blood pumped by each beat of the heart
7
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heart rate
A
number of times the heart beats per minute
