The Cardiac Cycle & the Pathway of Blood (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is the cardiac cycle?
What is the cardiac cycle?
Sequence of events in one heartbeat
How many main phases does the cardiac cycle consist of?
How many main phases does the cardiac cycle consist of?
Two
What happens to the atria and ventricles during diastole?
What happens to the atria and ventricles during diastole?
Both are relaxed
What is the position of AV valves during diastole?
What is the position of AV valves during diastole?
Open
What happens during atrial systole?
What happens during atrial systole?
Atria contract
Why do AV valves close during ventricular systole?
Why do AV valves close during ventricular systole?
To prevent backflow into atria
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?
Where does the left ventricle pump blood?
Into the aorta
Where does blood from the vena cava enter?
Where does blood from the vena cava enter?
Right atrium
Which valve does blood pass through from the right atrium to right ventricle?
Which valve does blood pass through from the right atrium to right ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
Which blood vessels return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
Which blood vessels return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary veins
How does regular physical activity affect the heart?
How does regular physical activity affect the heart?
Improves efficiency & strength