Question 1

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary veins 
B)  aorta 
C)  pulmonary arteries 
D)  inferior vena cava 
A)  pulmonary veins 
B)  aorta 
C)  pulmonary arteries 
D)  inferior vena cava

Question 2

What effects can be expected from sympathetic stimulation of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic stimulation of the

Question 3

MATCHING
-Gap junctions

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 4

The primary neurotransmitters of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine and acetylcholine 
B)  muscarine and norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine 
D)  norepinephrine and epinephrine 
A)  dopamine and acetylcholine 
B)  muscarine and norepinephrine 
C)  acetylcholine and epinephrine 
D)  norepinephrine and epinephrine

Question 5

What factors affect afterload?

Accepted Answer

Afterload is the pressure or resistance

Question 6

__________ is the period during which a heart chamber is contracting and blood is being ejected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the period during which a...

Question 7

Stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptor sites will result in peripheral vasoconstriction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
-Chemoreceptors

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 9

List two factors that may affect the heart's efficiency as a pump.

Accepted Answer

Abnormalities of car

Question 10

The right ventricle expels blood through the _____ valve into the pulmonary trunk.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitral 
B)  aortic 
C)  pulmonic 
D)  tricuspid 
A)  mitral 
B)  aortic 
C)  pulmonic 
D)  tricuspid

Question 11

MATCHING
-Chronotropic

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 12

What is meant by the term ejection fraction?

Accepted Answer

Ejection fraction is the percentage of b

Question 13

MATCHING
-Interatrial

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 14

The right atrium receives venous blood from the head,neck,and thorax via the _____,from the remainder of the body via the _____,and from the heart via the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary sinus; superior vena cava; inferior vena cava 
B)  superior vena cava; coronary sinus; inferior vena cava 
C)  inferior vena cava; superior vena cava; coronary sinus 
D)  superior vena cava; inferior vena cava; coronary sinus 
A)  coronary sinus; superior vena cava; inferior vena cava 
B)  superior vena cava; coronary sinus; inferior vena cava 
C)  inferior vena cava; superior vena cava; coronary sinus 
D)  superior vena cava; inferior vena cava; coronary sinus

Question 15

MATCHING
-Venous return

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 16

Which of the following are semilunar valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aortic and pulmonic 
B)  Aortic and tricuspid 
C)  Pulmonic and mitral 
D)  Tricuspid and mitral 
A)  Aortic and pulmonic 
B)  Aortic and tricuspid 
C)  Pulmonic and mitral 
D)  Tricuspid and mitral

Question 17

The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  muscarine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  muscarine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 18

What effects can be expected from parasympathetic stimulation of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic stimulation has the foll

Question 19

MATCHING
-Great vessels

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

Question 20

MATCHING
-Myocardial ischemia

Accepted Answer

A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____. 
A) _____ in myocardial cells function as electrical connections and allow the cells to conduct electrical impulses very rapidly. 
B) Typically results when the heart's demand for oxygen exceeds its supply from the coronary circulation 
C) Specialized nerve tissue located in the internal carotid arteries and the aortic arch that detect changes in blood pressure 
D) The _____ septum separates the right and left atria. 
E) Electrolyte very important in cardiac muscle contraction.
F)A negative _____ effect refers to a decrease in heart rate.
G)Space between the lungs that contains the heart,great vessels,trachea,and esophagus,among other structures
H)Pulmonary arteries and veins,aorta,superior and inferior vena cavae
I)Term used to refer to distinct conditions caused by a similar sequence of pathologic events-a temporary or permanent blockage of a coronary artery
J)Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation
K)Sensors in the internal carotid arteries and aortic arch that detect changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH),oxygen,and carbon dioxide in the blood
L)A buildup of excess blood or fluid in the pericardial space can cause cardiac _____.

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

What effects can be expected from sympathetic stimulation of the heart?

MATCHING -Gap junctions

The primary neurotransmitters of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system are _____.

What factors affect afterload?

__________ is the period during which a heart chamber is contracting and blood is being ejected.

Stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptor sites will result in peripheral vasoconstriction.

MATCHING -Chemoreceptors

List two factors that may affect the heart's efficiency as a pump.

The right ventricle expels blood through the _____ valve into the pulmonary trunk.

MATCHING -Chronotropic

What is meant by the term ejection fraction?

MATCHING -Interatrial

The right atrium receives venous blood from the head,neck,and thorax via the ___,from the remainder of the body via the _,and from the heart via the ___.

MATCHING -Venous return

Which of the following are semilunar valves?

The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is _____.

What effects can be expected from parasympathetic stimulation of the heart?

MATCHING -Great vessels

MATCHING -Myocardial ischemia

Basic Electrophysiology

Sinus Mechanisms

Atrial Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Ventricular Rhythms

Heart Blocks

Pacemaker Rhythms

Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG

Post-Test

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Exam 1: Anatomy and Physiology

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

What effects can be expected from sympathetic stimulation of the heart?

MATCHING -Gap junctions

The primary neurotransmitters of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system are _____.

What factors affect afterload?

__________ is the period during which a heart chamber is contracting and blood is being ejected.

Stimulation of beta-adrenergic receptor sites will result in peripheral vasoconstriction.

MATCHING -Chemoreceptors

List two factors that may affect the heart's efficiency as a pump.

The right ventricle expels blood through the _____ valve into the pulmonary trunk.

MATCHING -Chronotropic

What is meant by the term ejection fraction?

MATCHING -Interatrial

The right atrium receives venous blood from the head,neck,and thorax via the _____,from the remainder of the body via the _____,and from the heart via the _____.

MATCHING -Venous return

Which of the following are semilunar valves?

The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is _____.

What effects can be expected from parasympathetic stimulation of the heart?

MATCHING -Great vessels

MATCHING -Myocardial ischemia

Basic Electrophysiology

Sinus Mechanisms

Atrial Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Ventricular Rhythms

Heart Blocks

Pacemaker Rhythms

Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG

Post-Test

Filters

The right atrium receives venous blood from the head,neck,and thorax via the ___,from the remainder of the body via the _,and from the heart via the ___.