Week 10 Physics of the Heart Flashcards
1
Q
how do living systems differ from physical systems
A
molecules in living systems can carry a series of biophysical and biochemical reactions
2
Q
what happens in living systems at a cellular level
A
cells can individually contract and relax
3
Q
what happens in living systems at a tissue level
A
cell interactions are coordinated to perform complicated behaviours
4
Q
what happens in living systems at an organ level
A
interactive actions between electrical and mechanical activities determine the function of the organ
5
Q
what is the principle of minimal free energy
A
a system can alter its states if there is a change in a lowering of the free energy. A system in equilibrium has minimal free energy
