Cardiovascular System Test

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What is the P Wave in an ECG?

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The P Wave represents the depolarization of the atria in the heart, indicating the electrical activity that triggers atrial contraction.

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What is the function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body.

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What is a hematoma?

Back

A hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, usually caused by an injury, and can indicate a more serious underlying injury.

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What does the QRS Complex represent in an ECG?

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The QRS Complex represents the depolarization of the ventricles, which leads to ventricular contraction.

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What is the Bundle of His?

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The Bundle of His is a collection of heart muscle cells that transmit electrical impulses from the AV node to the ventricles.

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What is the role of the SA node in the heart?

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The SA node, or sinoatrial node, is the natural pacemaker of the heart, initiating the electrical impulses that set the rhythm for the heartbeat.

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What is the T Wave in an ECG?

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The T Wave represents the repolarization of the ventricles, indicating the recovery phase after contraction.

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What are capillaries?

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Capillaries are small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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What is the cardiac cycle?

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The cardiac cycle refers to the sequence of events in one heartbeat, including the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the heart chambers.

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What is the difference between veins and arteries?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, while arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.