Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

18. The Heart

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Anatomy & Physiology

18. The Heart

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the electrocardiogram (ECG) represents depolarization of the ventricles?

U wave

P wave

T wave

QRS complex

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Understand the basic components of an electrocardiogram (ECG). An ECG is a graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart over time. It consists of several waves and complexes, each representing different phases of cardiac activity.

Identify the key components of the ECG: P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and sometimes a U wave. Each component corresponds to specific electrical events in the heart.

Learn the significance of each component: The P wave represents atrial depolarization, the QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization, and the T wave represents ventricular repolarization. The U wave is less commonly discussed and its origin is not fully understood.

Focus on ventricular depolarization: The QRS complex is the part of the ECG that represents the depolarization of the ventricles. This is the period when the ventricles are electrically activated to contract and pump blood.

Review the sequence of electrical events in the heart: The sequence starts with the P wave (atrial depolarization), followed by the QRS complex (ventricular depolarization), and ends with the T wave (ventricular repolarization). Understanding this sequence helps in identifying the role of each component in the ECG.