1
Q
Two types of tetanus
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Physiologic: when holding something
Pathologic: spastic involuntary spasms
2
Q
Summation
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Barely a relaxation moment between two contractions
3
Q
Incomplete Tetanus
A
Split second of relaxation between two contractions
4
Q
Complete Tetanus
A
No relaxation between two contractions
5
Q
How does tetanus happen?
A
Initial AP causes influx of Calcium
Second AP is reached during high concentration of Calcium causing a contraction
Physiology I Lab
flashcards
Decks in class (11)
# Cards
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Minimals43
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Unit Prefixes3
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Topic 1 - ECG14
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Topic 2 - BP, Heart Sounds, and Radial A. Palpitation8
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Topic 3 - Spirometry12
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Topic 4 - Operation of Components of Contractile Activity Measuring10
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Topics 5 + 6 - Effects on Rat Uterine Muscle11
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Topics 7 + 8 - Starling Preparation (Venous Return & Total Peripheral Resistance)9
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Topic 9 - Stimulus-Dependent Force Generation of a Skeletal Muscle7
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Topic 10 - Length-Tension of Skeletal Muscle6
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Topic 11 - Tetanus Simulation5
