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What does a pace maker adjust the heart rate to correspond with in the body?
it adjusts the heart rate to correspond to the body's need for oxygen
A pacemaker adjusts the heart rate to correspond to the body's?
Oxygen needs
Is a pacemaker a group of cells located in the left atrium?
A pacemaker is a device inserted into the heart to regulate the heart beats or heart rate
What is the decay rate of heart cells?
Heart cells have a limited capacity to divide and regenerate, with a low turnover rate compared to other cell types in the body. The decay rate of heart cells can vary depending on factors such as age, overall health, and underlying medical conditions. In general, heart cells have a long lifespan and can last for many years without being replaced.
Group of cells receive messages about body's oxygen needs and sends out signals to adjust the heart rate?
This group of cells is the sinoatrial node (SA node) in the heart. The SA node receives signals from the autonomic nervous system regarding the body's oxygen needs, and in response, it regulates the heart rate by adjusting the frequency of electrical impulses that control the contractions of the heart muscle. This mechanism allows the heart to pump more or less vigorously in order to meet the body's oxygen requirements.
Effect of calcium ions on the heart rate?
Calcium has no effect on heart rate. It does, however, have an effect on how hard the heart squeezes (inotropic effect). Heart rate is effected by the slow sodium channels in the pacemaker cells in the right atrium (and other pacemaker cells if the SA node is malfunctioning).
What effect does decreasing stroke volume have on pump rate?
Decreasing stroke volume leads to compensatory mechanisms such as increasing heart rate (pump rate) in order to maintain cardiac output. This relationship is known as the Frank-Starling mechanism, where the heart adjusts its pumping rate to accommodate changes in stroke volume.
What are the group of cells that ajust the heart beat?
The group of cells responsible for adjusting the heart rate are known as the sinoatrial node (SA node) and the atrioventricular node (AV node). The SA node generates the electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat, while the AV node delays the impulse to allow the atria to contract before the ventricles. Together, these nodes help regulate the heart rate and ensure proper coordination of heart contractions.
What cells set the heart rate?
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What part of the heart can initiate a contraction and can set a constant heart rate of about 100 per minute?
The sinoatrial (SA) node is a group of cells in the heart that acts as the natural pacemaker, initiating electrical impulses that regulate the heartbeat. It can set a constant heart rate of about 100 beats per minute in the absence of any other influences.
What conducting cells set heart rate?
Sinoatrial Node (SA node)
What happens to the pump rate when you increase the stroke volume?
When you increase the stroke volume, the pump rate can decrease. This is known as the Frank-Starling mechanism, where the heart adjusts its rate based on the volume of blood returning to it. The increased stroke volume leads to more efficient pumping, allowing the heart to beat at a slightly slower rate to maintain cardiac output.
