ASSIGNMENT: HEART

1. If more the time interval between two successive beats ,then

a) More will be the heart rate
b) Lesser will be heart rate
c) No influence on heart rate
d) Heart will contract more rapidly
e) None
correct answer: b (Reference : Guyton Pg.No.133)

2. Normal P-Q interval is _ seconds and often also called_

a) 0.1 and T interval
b) 0.16 and P-T interval
c) 0.16 and P-R interval
d) 0.1 and P-R interval
e) 0.1 and P-T interval
correct answer c (Reference : Guyton Pg.No.133)

3. In tachycardia heart beats per minute are

a) 72
b) 80
c) 90
d) Above 100
e) Below 100
correct answer d (Reference : Guyton Pg. No. 155)

4. The threshold voltage for L type calcium channels to become activated is:
a) -30 millivolts
b) +30 millivolts
c) - 40 millivolts
d) - 50 millivolts.
e) - 60 millivolts
correct answer c (Reference: Guyton , Page No. 125)

5. Stimulation of parasympathetic nerves to the heart causes which hormone

to be released at vagal endings :
a) epinephrine
b) norepinephrine
c) thyroxine
d) acetylcholine
e) calcitonin
correct answer d (Reference : Guyton Page No. 128)

6. About how many times, the sympathetic stimulation causes increase in

heartbeat frequency :
a) two times.
b) three times.
c) four times.
d) eight times.
e) remains constant
correct answer b ( Reference : Guyton, Page No. 128)

7. When purkinje fibres are blocked, cardiac impulse must be conducted

through :
a) ventricular muscles
b) atrial muscle
c) s-a node
d) a-v node
e) a-v bundle
correct answer a ( Reference : Guyton, Page No 157)

8. According to Einthoven Law , if QRS voltage is 1.0V in lead I and 1.5V in

lead II. what is the QRS voltage in lead III:
a. 1.0V
b. 0.5V
c. 1.5V
d. 2.5V
e. 0.05V
correct answer b (Reference : Guyton Page No. 135)

9. Inverted T wave normally indicates ischemia.In which of the following ECG

leads all waves are normally negative:
a. aVF
b. aVL
c. aVR
d. V6
e. lead III
correct answer c (Reference : Guyton Page No. 137)

10. Mean electrical axis of ventricle is :

a)50 degree
b)55 degree
c) 59 degree
d) 65 degree
e) 45 degree
correct answer c (Reference : Guyton Page No 144)