Cardiovascular System — Flashcards

The _____ function curve is a plot of the relationship between cardiac output of the left ventricle and pressure of the right atrium

Phase _____ of the myocardial action potential is characterized by rapid upstroke/depolarization

_____ isoform of myosin heavy chain predominates in the adult atria.

A _____ inotropic agent causes the cardiac function curve to shift upwards

Most of the deoxygenated blood from the fetal SVC is conducted to the _____ via the ductus arteriosus, which bypasses the lungs

_____ isoform of myosin heavy chain predominates in the adult ventricles.

The _____ of a pressure-volume loop is the stroke volume

The vasodilator metabolites produced by tissues as a result of increased metabolic activity may be remembered using the mnemonic "CHALK":C: _____H: H+A: AdenosineL: LactateK: K+

Activation of the _____ adrenergic receptor causes vaso-constriction

The _____ system is regarded as the drainage system of coarse type