Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

16th Edition

ISBN: 9781119662792

Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.

Publisher: WILEY

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Ch. 20 - l. Define each of the following external features...Ch. 20 - 2. Describe the structure of the pericardium and...Ch. 20 - 3. What are the characteristic internal features...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4CP Ch. 20 - 5. What is the relationship between wall thickness...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6CP Ch. 20 - What causes the heart valves to open and to close?...Ch. 20 - In correct sequence, which heart chambers, heart...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9CP Ch. 20 - Prob. 10CP

Ch. 20 - 11. In what ways are autorhythmic fibers similar...Ch. 20 - What happens during each of the three phases of an...Ch. 20 - 13. In what ways are ECGs helpful in diagnosing...Ch. 20 - How does each ECG wave, interval, and segment...Ch. 20 - 15. Why must left ventricular pressure be greater...Ch. 20 - Prob. 16CP Ch. 20 - During which two periods of the cardiac cycle do...Ch. 20 - Prob. 18CP Ch. 20 - Prob. 19CP Ch. 20 - Prob. 20CP Ch. 20 - Prob. 21CP Ch. 20 - Define cardiac reserve. How does it change with...Ch. 20 - Prob. 23CP Ch. 20 - 24. What are some of the cardiovascular benefits...Ch. 20 - Prob. 25CP Ch. 20 - Prob. 26CP Ch. 20 - Why is the cardiovascular system one of the first...Ch. 20 - From which tissue does the heart develop?Ch. 20 - Gerald recently visited the dentist. During the...Ch. 20 - 2. Unathletic Sylvia resolves to begin an exercise...Ch. 20 - 3. Mr. Perkins is a large, 62-year-old man with a...

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