-On an ECG isovolumetric contraction is represented by - -R
, -The AV node sends its impulse through the _______ into _______ - -→Bundle
of His
→Purkinje Fibers
-The right Bundle of His is aka - -Moderator Band
-How much faster is the Purkinje system than the Av node?
What accounts for this speed increase? - -→150x faster
→Faster because increased number of intercalated discs and gap junctions
-The first downward or negative projection that is normal on an ECG is the
____ second negative projection is - -→Q-wave - 1st
→S-wave - 2nd
-On an ECG what hides atrial re-polarization? - -QRS complex
-What prevents the AV valves from blowing backward during ventricular
contraction? - -→Cordae Tendinea
→Papillary Muscles
-Ventricular re-polarization is represented by what on an ECG? - -T-wave
-Isovolumetric relaxation is represented by what on an ECG? - -S-T segment
-What does a U-wave represent on an ECG? - -Papillary muscle re-
polarization
-A Myocardial infarction will be visualized as what on an ECG? (2
possibilities) - -Inverted T wave
Altered S-T segment
-Heart tetany is prevented by what? - -→Slow calcium channels that create
a long absolute refractory period
→Aka "plateaus"
-Heart auto- rhythmicity is due to what? - -The hearts own leaky sodium
channels
-Frequency of impulse:
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