Week 2 Random Flashcards
in T1 what colour is the fluid?
black
in T2 what colour is the fluid?
white
what is a contrast study?
liquids containing dense elements poured/ injected into tissue so x-rays can show tissue outline
what do sympathetic nerves innervate in the heart?
ventricular myocardium
normal pulse pressure range?
30- 50 mmHg
normal MAP (mean arterial pressure) range?
70-105mmHg
what is cardiac output?
volume of blood pumped by each ventricle of the heart per minute
What is stroke volume?
volume of blood pumped by each ventricle of the heart per beat
what is the endocardium continuous with?
continuous with endothelium of blood vessels connecting with heart
control centre, effectors, receptors of BP baroreceptors?
medulla
heart, blood vessels,
aortic, carotid arteries
what increases if heart contractile length increases?
stroke volume
what makes up the cardiovascular system?
arterial system
heart
venous system
what makes up the circulatory system?
the cardiovascular and lymphatic system
what is the name of the layer adhered to epicardium?
visceral serous pericardium
what is the endocardium continuous with?
endothelium of blood vessels connecting with the heart