Changes in systolic and diastolic pressure
Physiology Philes: Draw a diagram of the changes in systolic and diastolic pressure as blood flows through the systemic circulation BSCC Examination question
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ECG waves and hyperkalaemia
Physiology Philes: Draw a normal ECG tracing showing the durations of the major intervals and the effects of hyperkalemia. BSCC Examination question
Oxygen Concentration Curves
Physiology Philes: Please draw the curve demonstrating the relationship between oxygen concentration and the partial pressure of Oxygen. BSCC Examination question
Frank Starling Curve
Physiology Philes: Draw a Frank Starling curve and list the factors that affect contractility of the ventricle. BSCC Examination question
Muscle Fibres and the stretch reflex
Physiology Philes: Please explain the components of a muscle spindle and the sequence of events involved in producing a stretch reflex. BSCC Examination question
Respiratory Dead Space
Physiology Philes: Regarding the respiratory dead space. Please explain the differences between the anatomical dead space and the physiological dead space in the lung. BSCC Examination question
Nerve Cell Action Potential
Physiology Philes: Draw and describe a nerve cell action potential. BSCC Examination question
Cardiac Myocyte Action Potential
Physiology Philes: Draw and explain the action potential in a cardiac myocyte. BSCC Examination question
Haemoglobin-Oxygen Dissociation Curve
Physiology Philes: Draw and describe the features of the Haemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve. BSCC Examination question
Cardiac Pacemaker Cells and Action potential
Draw and describe the cardiac pacemaker action potential and explain the effects of vagal or sympathetic stimulation at the Sino-Atrial (SA) node
LV Pressure volume loop
Physiology Philes: Please draw and describe the Pressure volume loop of the left ventricle. Basic Science in Clinical Context
Physiology Philes: Cardiac Action Potential
Part 2 in a three part physiology phile series discussing the cardiac action potential and its effect on conduction - Cardiac Action Potential