The Cardiac Cycle & the Pathway of Blood (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is the cardiac cycle?
What is the cardiac cycle?
Sequence of events during one heartbeat
How many main phases make up the cardiac cycle?
How many main phases make up the cardiac cycle?
Two
During diastole, which chambers are relaxed?
During diastole, which chambers are relaxed?
Both atria and ventricles
What is the position of AV valves during diastole?
What is the position of AV valves during diastole?
Open
What is the position of semilunar valves during diastole?
What is the position of semilunar valves during diastole?
Closed
What happens during atrial systole?
What happens during atrial systole?
Atria contract
During ventricular systole, what happens to the AV valves?
During ventricular systole, what happens to the AV valves?
They close to prevent backflow
What type of blood does the right ventricle pump?
What type of blood does the right ventricle pump?
Deoxygenated blood
Where does the left ventricle pump blood to?
Where does the left ventricle pump blood to?
Aorta
Which valve does blood pass through from the right atrium to the right ventricle?
Which valve does blood pass through from the right atrium to the right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
Which vessels return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
Which vessels return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?
Pulmonary veins
How does regular physical activity affect the heart?
How does regular physical activity affect the heart?
Improves efficiency & strength