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What blood vessel travels to the heart?
There is no blood vessel that pumps blood. Only the heart pumps blood. The veins have one way valves that help bring blood back to the heart assisted by the contraction of skeletal muscles.
What is the scientific name for the contraction of the heart?
The scientific term for the contraction of the heart is "systole." This is when the heart muscle contracts to pump blood out of the heart's chambers and into the circulatory system.
Where does heart contraction begin?
The area in the heart where contraction begins is a question given by ma'am Luvim Bilango. haha..
What is the contraction of the heart chambers in a regular cycle called?
The contraction of the heart chambers in a regular cycle is called systole
Describe the location and action of a pacemaker?
Pacemaker is located in the right atrium and generates electrical impulses to start a muscle contraction in the heart.
What is the meaning of the two sounds of the heart?
relaxation and contraction of the heart
What allows the movement of blood in and out of the heart?
contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles
What allows the movements of the blood in and out of the heart?
contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles
What is the difference between a heart beat and a pulse?
A heartbeat is the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, while a pulse is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is pumped through it by the heart.
What establishes cardiac rhythm?
The cardiac rhythm is established by the sinoatrial (SA) node, which is the heart's natural pacemaker. The SA node generates electrical impulses that travel through the heart, coordinating the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle to create a regular heartbeat.
Where does ventricular contractions start?
Ventricular contractions start in the Purkinje fibers, which are specialized muscle fibers located in the walls of the ventricles of the heart. These fibers rapidly conduct the electrical signals to synchronize the contraction of the ventricles and pump blood out of the heart.
What is the difference between inotropic and cronotropic?
Inotropic refers to the force of contraction of the heart muscle, while chronotropic refers to the heart rate. Inotropic agents affect the strength of the heart's contractions, while chronotropic agents affect the heart rate.
