Asked by
amber sands
on Oct 19, 2024Verified
Ventricular contraction begins at the
A) AV bundle.
B) apex of the heart.
C) base of the heart.
D) superior portion of the interventricular septum.
E) top of the ventricles.
Ventricular Contraction
This refers to the phase in the cardiac cycle where the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart) contract to pump blood out to the body and lungs.
Apex
Extremity of a conical or pyramidal structure. The apex of the heart is the rounded tip directed anteriorly and slightly inferiorly.
AV Bundle
The bundle of His, which is a collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conductivity that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node to the point of the apex of the fascicular branches.
- Acquire knowledge on the basic configuration and role of the heart.
- Gain insight into the physiological basis for heart contractions and the phases of the cardiac cycle.
Verified Answer
JL
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the basic configuration and role of the heart.
- Gain insight into the physiological basis for heart contractions and the phases of the cardiac cycle.