PhysioEx Lab Report
Exercise 6: Cardiovascular Physiology
Activity 2: Examining the Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Name: Naja Crothers
Date: 7 February 2021
Session ID: session-9ee6a38b-c82a-3fa8-4108-36d88df7353d
Pre-lab Quiz Results
You scored 100% by answering 4 out of 4 questions correctly.
1 The effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart is
to
You correctly answered: decrease the heart rate.
2 The branch of the autonomic nervous system that dominates
during exercise is
You correctly answered: the sympathetic branch.
3 Parasympathetic stimulation reaches the heart through
You correctly answered: vagus nerves, which are cranial nerves.
4 The usual pacemaker of the heart
You correctly answered: is the sinoatrial node.
Experiment Results
Predict Question
i
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/bc_0media_ap/physioex/10/ex6/act2/ 1/5
, 2/7/2021 PhysioEx Exercise 6 Activity 2
1 Predict Question: What do you think will happen if you apply
multiple stimuli to the heart by indirectly stimulating the vagus
nerve?
Your answer: The heart rate will increase.
Stop & Think Questions
1 Watch the contractile activity from the frog heart on the
oscilloscope.
Enter the number of ventricular contractions per minute (from the
heart rate display).
You answered: 61 beats/min.
2 The vagus nerve carries
You did not answer this question.
Correct answer: signals that decrease the heart rate.
3 Enter the number of ventricular contractions per minute (from the
heart rate display).
You answered: 61 beats/min.
4 The response that resumed the heartbeat after the vagus nerve
stimulation is called
You correctly answered: vagal escape.
Experiment Data
i
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/bc_0media_ap/physioex/10/ex6/act2/ 2/5
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller anyiamgeorge19. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.