Cardiovascular System — Flashcards

Surgical removal of kidney leads to _____ in cardiac output because of increase in TPR

A _____ inotropic agent causes the cardiac function curve to shift upwards

The _____ of a pressure-volume loop is the stroke volume

The vasodilator metabolites produced by tissues as a result of increased metabolic activity may be remembered using the mnemonic "CHALK":C: _____H: H+A: AdenosineL: LactateK: K+

_____ isoform of myosin heavy chain predominates in the adult atria.

Activation of the _____ adrenergic receptor causes vaso-constriction

_____ isoform of myosin heavy chain predominates in the adult ventricles.

Phase _____ of the myocardial action potential is characterized by rapid upstroke/depolarization

Most of the deoxygenated blood from the fetal SVC is conducted to the _____ via the ductus arteriosus, which bypasses the lungs

Laminar non-turbulent blood flow is associated with the production of _____ transcription factor