The cardiac cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is End Diastolic Volume?
A
Volume of blood in the ventricle at the beginning of contraction.
2
Q
What is preload?
A
The degree of myocardial stretch created by venous return. The resting length of cardiac muscle.
3
Q
What is venous return?
A
The amount of blood that enters the heart from venous circulation.
