Cardiac Conduction Pathway

Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the RELAXATION of the heart chambers?

• Atria
• Diastole
• Systole
• Ventricles

Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the CONTRACTION of the heart chambers?

• Atria
• Diastole
• Systole
• Ventricles

Match the following phases of the Cardiac Cycle

• Atrial

  Systole

• Contraction of the Upper Chambers of the Heart

• Atrial

  Diastole

• Relaxation of the Lower Chambers of the Heart

• Ventricular

  Systole

• Relaxation of the Upper Chambers of the Heart

• Ventricular

  Diastole

• Contraction of the Lower Chambers of the Heart

Which type of heart muscle cells conduct impulses and are responsible for contractions that pump blood through the body?

• Red Blood Cells

• Pacemaker Cells

• Contractile Cells

• White Blood Cells

Which type of heart muscle cells are responsible for generating an electrical impulse?

• Pacemaker Cells

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Contractile Cells

What component of the conduction pathway is known as the "GATEKEEPER"?

• Sinoatrial Node

• Purkinje Fibers

• Atrioventricular Node

• Bundle of His

Which component of the conduction pathway GENERATES electrical impulses at a rate of 60-100 (BPM)?

• Sinoatrial Node

• Purkinje Fibers

• Bachmann Bundle

• Bundle of His

Which component of the conduction pathway is known as the PACEMAKER of the heart?

• Internodal Pathways

• Sinoatrial Node

• Bundle of His

• Purkinje Fibers

Which component of the conduction pathway spread the electrical signal to the left atrium?

• Posterior Internodal Tract

• Left Bundle Branch

• Right Bundle Branch

• Bachmann Bundle

Which component of the conduction pathway carries the electrical signal from the SA Node to the AV Node?

• Internodal Pathways

• Bundle of His

• Purkinje Fibers

• Right & Left Bundle Branches