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where is the hypothalamic hunger center located
lateral nuclei
where is the hypthalamic satiety center located
ventromedial nuclei
where is the hypothalamic thirsting center located at
peroptic nuclei
what higher brain areas control feeding
amygdale = nutrient intake
prefrontal = conscious control of eating behavior
what affect does gastrointestinal filling have on feeding
inhibits feeding
vagus supression
good affect in animals very minor in humans
what is the affect of CCK on feeding
inhibit feeding
what is the affect of Peptide YY on feeding
inhibits further eating
what affect does insulin have on feeding
inhibits feeding
what affect does ghrelin have on feeding
increases hunger especially after fasting
when do we see a increase in cck
in response to food in the small intestine
when do we see a increase in peptide yy
high fat in the small intestine
when do we see a increase in insulin
increase of glucose in the blood
what are the affects of body temperature on feeding
hot = inhibits feeding
cold = increase caloric intake
when is leptin produced
when adipocytes are stretched they rls leptin to inhibit food intake
what is the process of carbohydrate metabolism
begin in mouth with amylase
in small intestine with pancreatic amylase
final part in mucosal cell membrane bound disaccharidases
put into portal circulation
what cell exhibit insulin dependent uptake
non-neural and liver cells
what cells exhiit noninsulin dependent uptake
nural cells and liver cells
insuline improved uptake
what is the process by which glucose moves into the cells
facilitated diffusion
because it is changes to G6P inside cells this allows there to be a gradient
which cells have the ability to reverse G6P to glucose
liver, renal tubular, intestinal epithelial
what enzyme is neccessary to convert G6P to glucose
glucose phosphatase
what are the absorbable forms of carbohydrates
monosaccharides
what is the absorbable form of protein
amino acids
what is the absorbable form of lipids
monoglycerides and 2 fatty acids
what is a anorexigenic hormone
a hormone that reduceds feeding
what are some example of anorexigenic hormones
alpha MSH
leptin
serotonin
norepinephrine
corticotropin rlsing hormone
insulin
CCK
GLP
CART
Peptide YY
what is a orexigenic hormone
hormone that increases feeding
what are some examples of orexigenic hormones
neuropeptide Y
AGRP
Melanin concentrating MCH
Orexins A and B
Endorphins
Galanin
Amino Acids
cortisol
ghrelin
where is pyruvate converted into acetyl coa
in the mitochondrial matrix
what is the energy outcome from glucose in a cell
36 or 38 atp
what is glycogenolysis
break down of glycogen to form glucose
what is glycogenesis
the formation of glycogen from glucose
why doesn't muscle glycogen contribute to blood glucose
because it lacks the enzyme to converts G6P to glucose so its glycogen must be used by the muscle cell for energy
what is gluconeogenesis
the formation of glucose form non carbohydrate molecules
what is the main molecule used in gluconeogeneis
amino acids
what is the problem encountered when we use amino acids for gluconeogenesis
there are no amino acid stores in the body so body protein must be broken down to supply the cells with amino acids for gluconeogenesis
what is the function of bile salts in lipid metabolism
helps to emlusify lipid globules to increase surface area for enzymes
what is the function of pancreatic lipase
break down of lipid globules
what is the process of abosorption of lipids
-absorbed as monoglyceride and two fatty acids
-resynthesized into triglyceride
-small amount of apoprotein B applied to outer surface to form chylomicron
-absorbed into lymphatic lacteals
-transported through thoracic duct and emptied into venous circulation
what happens to the chylomicron on intial transport
triglycerides are hydrolyzed by lipoprotein lipase releasing fatty acids and glycerol fatty acids pass inot lipocytes and liver cells
-inside cells resythesized into triglycerides using newly synthesized glycerol
what happens to triglycerides, lipoproteins, and cholesterol not taken up by cells
transported to liver to be repackaged into lipoproteins for lipid transport
what is the purpose of VLDL
transport of triglycerides
what is the purpose of LDL
transport of cholesterol
what is the purpose of HDL
transport of lipids back to liver
how are LDL and HDL tranported into the cell
by to receptor and whole thing is taken into the cell and then contents are rlsd
what is hyper cholesteral anemia
genetically based body does not produce LDL receptors therefore some cholesterol will diffuse but not enough and you can't remove the LDL from blood therefore you get build up in blood and heart attacks
where are lipids stored
in lipocytes in adipose tissue unlimited storage
what are nonessential amino acids
aa that can be synthesized by human cells from cellular metabolites
what are essential aa
aa cannot be synthesized internally so must be supplied by diet
what is the process for protein digestion
gastric pepsin in stomach starts the digestion
-pancreatic trypsin, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase cut into smaller chains
-intestinal peptidases and dipeptidases break down short chains into single aa
-absorbed and put into portal circulation
what happens to excess amino acids
placed in urine where they are reabsorbed up to threshold and the rest are pied out
by what process are aa taken into the cell
active transport
what stimulated aa uptake
HGH and insulin
what is the process of protein catabolism
tissue proteins
amino acids
removal of amine group
conversion of NH2 to NH3(toxic)
NH3 to urea by liver
excreted in urine
what does high NH3 mean
liver failure
what does high Urea mean
kidney failure
what is the main hormone of the fed state
insulin
what hormones stimulate protein synthesis
insulin HGH thyroid hormone
what are the predominant hormone of the fasting state
glucagone, epinephrine, cortisol
what stimulates glycogenolysis
glucagon and ephinephrine
what stimulates lipolysis
epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol, HGH, thyroid,
what stimulates protein breakdown
cortisol
what stimulates gluconegenesis
glucagon and cortisol
what is the bodies first major shift to dealing with prolonged fast
slow down base metabolic rate
what is the second major shift
brain and nervous tissue shift to using ketone bodies for energy derivation
what are the components of a functional endocrine control system
-proper dvlpmnt of the endocrine organ and control organ during fetal dvlpmnt
-structural and metabolic integrity of the endocrine organ
-ability to respond to control signals and to sythesize and rls hormone
-functional receptors on target tissue
-target tissue capable of producing proper biologic response
how do water soluble hormone communicate
with suface cell receptors
how do steriod and lipid soluble hormones communicate
with intracellular receptors
what are the hormone of the anterior pituitary
GH
TSH
ACTH
FSH and LH
Prolactin
what are the hormones of the thyroid gland
thyroxine
calcitonin
what are the hormones of the adrenal cortex
cortisol
aldosterone
what are the gonad hormones
female=estrogen and progesterone
male=testosterone
what are the hormones of the posterior pituitary
oxytocin
vasopressin
what are the hormones of the adrenal medulla
epinephrine
norepinephrine
what is the hormone of the parathyroid gland
parathyroid hormone
what are the hormone of the pancreas
insulin and glucagon
what are the hormones of the kidneys
renin
angiotensin
erythropoietin
what are the hormones of the GI tract
CCK
Gastrin
what is rathkes pouch
upgrowth of the stomodeum that will eventually form the anterior pituitary
what is the neurohypophyseal bud
the downgrowth of the floor of the diencephalon that will eventually form the posteior pituitary
what is the andohypophysis
anterior pituitary or glandular portion of the pituitary
what is the neurohypophysis
posterior pituitary or nervous portion of the pituitary
how does the hypothalmus control the anterior pituitary
rls neurotransmitters at infundibular stalk which are picked up by the primary venous plexus and distributed to the anterior pituitary via the secondary venous plexus where they bind to receptors
how does the hypothalmus control the posterior pituitary
through neurons groups in the hypothalmus that terminate in the posterior pituiatry and rls their neurotransmitters(hormones) there which are carried away via venous plexus
hormones rlsd by posterior pituitary
ADH (vasopressin)
Oxytocin
what does lack of ADH lead to
diabettes insipidis
dilute water urine and fluid imbalances
what are the pituitary direct acting hormones
ADH
oxytocin
prolactin
MSH
TSH
thyroid gland
thyroid hormone
TRH
ACTH
Adrenal cortex
glucocorticoid secretion
CRH
FSH women
follicle cells in ovaries
estrogen
GnRH
LH women
follicle cells in ovaries
ovulation, formation of corpus luteum, progesterone secretion
GnRH
FSH MEn
sustentacular cells of testes
sperm maturation
GnRH
LH men
interstitial cells in testes
testosterone
GnRH
prolactin
mammary glands
production of milk
PIH and PRF
GH
all cells
growth, protein synthesis, lipid mobilization and catabolism
GHRH
GHIH
MSH
melanocytes
increased melanin sythesis in epidermis
MSHIH
ADH
kidneys
reabsorption of waters elevation of blood volume and pressure
supraoptic nucleus
oxytocin
uterus, mammary glands, prostate gland
labor contractions, milk ejection, prostatic contractions
transported over asons from paraventricular nucleus
what is the indirect actions of GH
in liver produces somatomedins which increase protein synthesis and cell proliferation and increased skeletal growth
what are the direct actions of GH
activated cortisol which increases lipolysis and anti insulin affects
what does GH do befor closure of plates
increases height
what does GH do after closure of plates
increase size of short bones
most important growth hormone in prenatal growth
thyroid hormone
most important growth hormone early childhood
growth hormone
most important growth hormone in adolesents
androgens
what things stimulate the rls of ADH
vomiting cntr
increases osmotic pressure
pain and stress and emotion
decrease blood volume
decrease in blood pressure
hypoxia
what are characteristics of over production of the pituitary
acromegaly
large structure
secondary sexual characteristics
changes in hand structure
what are signs of underactive pituitary
lack of growth
no secondary sexual characteristics
early aging
lack of skin coloration
what is the thyroid diverticulum
the outgrowth from which will form the thyroid
what are the steps in the formation of thyroxine
intake of dietary iodine
iodide trapping
thyroglobulin complexed with iodine on the tyrosine molecules
this is what is stored in the follicles
what are the steps in the release of thyroxine
pinocytotic vesicles(engulf a portion of thyroglobulin)
lysosomal protease splits of T3 and T4 this is what is released into the blood
how is thyroxine transport in blood
most of thyroxine is bound to thyroxine binding prealbumin T4 has greater affinity than T3
how does thyroxine affect the cell
thyroxine will cross the membrane and bind to receptor in the cell
then it will turn on specific enzymes, synthesis, and genes
what affects does thyroxine have on metabolic activity
increase number of mitochondria
increase activity of mitochondria
increase activity of sodium potassium pump
increase permiability to glucose
what affects does thyroxine have on lipid metabolism
increase lipolysis and free fatty acids in serum
increase uptake and metabolism of free fatty acids
increase uptake and metabolism of cholesterol and phospholipids and removal of triglycerides from serum
increase rate of cholesterol secretion in the bile through inducing increasing LDL receptors
what affects does thyroxine have on vitamin metabolism
possible deficency dut to used up resources
what affects does thyroxine have on protein metabolism
protein are broken down to aa to make glucose
affects on body weight
drop in weight
affects on cardiovascular
increase heart rate, arterial blood pressure, blood volume, vasodilation and blood flow
affects on respiratory
increase oxygen for increase energy demand
affects on gastrointestinal
diaherra or poor absorbtion
affects on nervous system
improper neural transmission
more ready to fire
shortened or abnormal sleep
what are the affects on endocrine function
increase in insulin
what are the affects on sexual function
hypo=diminshed libido
hyper=no real association
how is the release of thyroxine controlled
via TRH rlsd in hypothalmus carried via blood flow to anterior pituitary where it is picked up by receptors which activate a 2nd messanger system then rls TSH
what are the affects of TSH
splits the thyroxin from thyroglobulin
increased activity of the iodide pump
increased iodination of tyrosine
increased size and activity of thyroid cells
increase number of thyroid cells
how is thyroxine rls controlled
feedback on pituitary and hypothalmus
sympathetic neural stimulation
cold temp increase thyroxine
what does thiocyanate do
it is a competitive inhibitor for iodide trapping
what other mechanisms are used to treat hyperthyroidism
bind iodide in serum and not make it available for transport into thryoid gland
what does blockage of peroxidase do
makes it so the body cant iodinate tyrosine propylthiouricil but we sometimes lose feedback mechanism here so the TSH overwhelms the drug
what are symptoms of hyperthyroidism
toxic goiter
thyrotoxicosis(weight loss)
graves disease(wide eye)
thyroid adenoma
exophthalmosis(bulging eyes)you can see white on all sides
what other symptoms might be associated with hyperthyroidism
increased BMR
intolerance to heat
increased sweating
mild to extreme weight loss
diarrhea
muscular weakness
fatigue
insomnia
hand tremors
psychic and hallucinatory manifestations
what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism
fetal/neonatal cretinism
endemic colloid goiter(no production of T3 or T4)
idiopathic nontoxic goiter
myxedema
arterioslerosis
what other symptoms might be associated with hypothyroidism
fatigue
somnolence(excessive sleeping
muscular sluffishness
bradycardia
decreased blood volume
increased weight
constipation
mental sluggishness
depressed hair growth
edema
husky voice
what are the three layers of the adrenal cortex
Zona glomerulosa=aldosterone
fasciculata=glucocorticoid
reticularis=gonadocorticoid
what is produced in adrenal medulla
epinephrine
norepinephrine
what adrenocorticoids have mineralcorticoid activity
aldosterone
deoxycorticosterone
corticosterone
cortisol
cortisone
what are the synthetic mineralcorticoids
fluorocortisol
what are the glucocorticoids
cortisol
corticosterone
what are the synthetic glucocorticoids
cortisone
prednisone
methylprednisone
dexamethasone
what are the adrenocorticoids
androsterone
testosterone
how is cortisol transported in the body
CBG
when do we see elevated levels of CBG in the blood
pregnancy
we do we see decreased levels of CGG in the blood
cirrhosis and nephrosis
how is aldosterone transported in the blood
albumin 50% and 50% free
what is process of metabolism for adrenocorticoids
degraded in the liver
conjugated to form glucuronides or sulfated
25% excreted in bile
75% in urine
what is the product of adrogens and cortisol in the urine
17-ketosteriods
what are effects of adrenocorticoids on cells
diffuse to cell cytoplasm
bind to internal receptor
steriod receptor migrates to nucleus
binds to DNA to activate specific gene transcription
formation of proteins based on the type of cell it is affecting
what are the affects of the glucocorticoids on cells metabolism
stimulation of gluconeogenesis
-increase enzymes for gluconeogenesis
-mobilization of aa
-increased glycogen storage in liver
-reduce glucose uptake
-mobilization of fatty acids
-fatty acid oxidation
-ketogenic affect
-hyperglycemia
what are the affects of glucocorticoids on immune system
anitinflammatory and immunosuppresive affects
-stabilization of lysosomal membrane
-decrease migration of WBC from vascular to site in tissues
-decrease capillary permeability
-reduced lymphocyte activity
-reduces rls of endogenous pyrogens
what are the affects of mineral corticoids on cells
retention of Na and loss of K in urine
reabsorbtion of Na from sweat saliva gastric juices
what is the main target mineralcorticoids
kidney tubules and collecting ducts causing cells to reabsorb Na and transport K into urine
what stimulates aldosterone secretion
na and k concentrations
what controls aldosterone secretion indirectly
angiotensin 2
how does aldosterone regulate blood pressure
blood pressure drops
kidney rls renin
renin converts angion to angio 1
angion1 converted angio 2
angio 2
-constricts arterioles
-caused aldosterone to be secreted
-aldos increases na and water retention
-returns na water balance
-increases extracellular vol
-raises blood vol
-raises blood pressure to normal
how is aldosterone metabolized
converted into tetrhydrogluconoride and rlsd in urine
effects of gonadocorticoids on cells
responsible for 2/3 of daily androgens
affects gonadal, brain, secondary sex organs
what is the hypotalamic control of adrenal cortex
CRH
what is the anterior pituitary control of adrenal cortex
ACTH
what causes adrenal atrophy
autoimmune attack tuberculosis, neoplasic invastion
what happens with aldosterone deficiency
failure of reabsorption of Na from urine
-Na and Cl, water loss
-decrese ECF vol and hyperkalemia
-decrease plasma volume
-increase RBC concentration
-decrease cardiac output
-shock
-death
what happens with cortisol deficiency
decreased gluconeogenesis
-hypoglycemia
decrease mobilization of aa and fatty acids
decrease energy and normal cell metabolism
increased susceptibility to stress
what are symptoms of addisons disease
adrenal atrophy
aldosterone deficiency
cortisol deficiency
increased formation of MSH
when do we see cushings syndrome
excess cortisol
when do we see buffalo hump
mobilization of fat from lower body to upper body
when do we see moon face
excess corticosteroids
when do we see facial hair
excess androgens
what do we see with adrenal cortex hyperactivity
hyperplasia of adrenal cortex
buffalo hump
cushings syndrome
moon face
facial hair
hypertension
hyperglycemia
bone loss
what happens with aldosterone producing tumors
hypokalemia
-increased ecf and blood volume
-hypertension
-periods of muscular paralysis
what happens with androgen producing tumors
adrenogenital syndrome
-virilization in female
-virilization in prepubescent male
what happens with Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
inability to produce one or more enzymes responsible for cortisol systhesis during fetal development leads to virilization of fetus or neonate
what happens with 3 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
no adrenocorticoids
marked salt excretion in urine
early death
what happens with 17 alphs hyroxylase deficiency
sex hormones and cortisol not produced
sodium and fluid retention
patient phenotypically female but unable to mature
what happens with 21 alpha hydrxylase deficiency
commenest form of CAH
acth levels elevated causing flux in sex hormones and masculinization
ambigious genetalia
what happens with 11 beta hydroxylase deficiency
decrease in serum cortisol, aldosterone, corticosterone
fluid retention and hypertension
masculinization
what do beta cells produce
insulin
what do alpha cells produce
glucagon
what is glucose starvation
inability for cells to take up glucose
what is hyperglycemia
glucose left in circulation
how do glucose levels contribute to dehydration
glucose beyond reabsorptive capability
-glucose in urine
-water trapped with urine
-polyuria
-water and electrolyte loss
how does insulin affect hunger
loss of intracelllurlar calories
what happens when there is a lack of feedback inhibition
increase rls of hgh, glucagons, epinephrine, cortisol
type 1
no production of insulin
type 2
receptors do not respond
what are the principle affects of insulin
increase glycogenesis
decrease gluconeogenesis
increase triglyceride synthesis
decrese trigly breakdown
increase protein syn
decrease protein breakdown
how does glucose get into brain
GLUT 1 noninsulin dependent
GLUT 2 noninsulin dependent
GLUT 4 insulin dependent
what is preproinsulin
signal sequence and c peptide still attached
what is proinsulin
no signal sequence attached clipped off in ER
what is insulin
just the beta chain no c peptide attached clipped off in golgi
how does insulin affect glucose uptake
binds to receptor which starts a signaling cascade which transports more transporters to the surface for the uptake of glucose
what is the effects of insulin on glycogen metabolism
activate enzymes to make glycogen
down regulate glycogenolysis
what are insulins effects on gluconegenesis
inhibits protein breakdown
increase aa uptake
reduced enzymatic activity
promotes use of glucose as energy source
what are insulins effects on fate metabolism
uptake and storage of triglycerides
decrease enzymes that mobilize fats
what are insulins effects on protein metabolism
stimulatory effect on muscle cell protein synthesis
inhibits breakdown of protein
what are the affects of insulin on ion transport
increases na k pump
increase kidney na retention
increase activity of Na H exchange pump
what stimulates insulin release
glucose
AA
CCK, Gastrin, Secretin
what inhibits insulin
epinephrine
what are the phases of insulin rls
1= rapid releasable pool
2=reserve pool
what happens with release in type 2
no rapid release pool to suck up glucose then an ever increasing release of insulin
what is the path of blood through the heart
enter r atrium
through tricuspid valve
into r ventricle
through pulmonary valve
into pulmonary artery
to lungs
into l atrium
through bicuspid valve
into l ventricle
through aortic valve
into aorta
how does the heart propel blood
postive hydrostatic pressure
why can all cardiac fibers fire together and what is this called
due to gap junctions
functional sycitium
how are the atria and ventricles connected electrically
av node
what is the pacemaker of the heart
sa node
how many phases are in atrial and ventricular action potentials
5 phases
what does phase 2 in atrial and ventricular action potential correspond to
systole or contraction
what is phase 0
rapid depolarization
-fast sodium channels open
what is phase 1
rapid partial repolarization
-fast sodium channels close
what is phase 2
plateau depolarization
-slow sodium and calcium channels open(200-300mSec)
what is phase 3
rapid repolarization
-slow sodium and calcium channels close and potassium channels open
what is phase 4
rest
-normal high K permeability
what other cells can act as pacemakers
internodal fibers
av node
bundle of his
perkinje fibers
why is sa node the pacemaker
starts at a more postive number and faster closing k channels
what is the role of the AV node
to delay conduction
what is total av nodal delay
.16 sec
how do we produce delay
decreasing the number of gap junctions which increases resistance and slows velocity
how does the ventricle depolarize
from endocardium to epicardium and from base to top or up and out
what is the spacing in contraction when sa node is pacemaker
.75-.85 sec
HR 70-80
what is the space in contraction if av node is pacemaker
1-1.3 sec
HR 40-60
what is the space in contraction in purknje fibers are pace maker
1.3-4 sec
HR 15-40
what is an ectopic pacemaker
when some cells depolarize faster than SA node usually the AV node
what are the effects on the heart under sympathetic control
increased heart rate
increased strength of contraction
decrease av nodal delay
what are the effects on the heart under parasympathetic control
decreased heart rate
increase av nodal delay
where does lead 1 run
left shoulder positive
right shoulder negative
where does lead 2 run
right shoulder negative
right groin positive
where does lead 3 run
left groin positive
left shoulder negative
what is happening electrically as the atria contract
current is moving from right to left causing positive inflection known as the p wave
what would cause a negative defelection of the pin
if the first cells the depolarized are the first to repolarize we get negative deflection of the pin because positive is moving towards positive
what is significant about ventricular depolarization
it happens at the same time as atrial repolarization
what happens if current flows perpendicular to the lead
there would be no deflection
what should happen when the atria are depolarized and stay depolarized Phase 2
no deflection since no current is flowing
what is the p wave
atrial depolarization
what is qrs
ventricular depolarization and atrial repolarization
what is the t wave
ventricular repolarization
what is teh p-r interval
atrial systole
.16 sec
what is the q-t interval
ventricular systole
.35 sec
what is the r-r interval
distance between heart beats
.83 sec
what is the s-t interval
plateau of ventricle
what is a major division on the trace paper
.2 sec
what is a minor division on the trace paper
.04 sec
what is a healthy heart axis
20-100 degrees
what would cause a left hand shift of the axis
left ventricular hypertrophy
-systemic hypertension
-aortic stenosis
-aortic regurgitation
-congenital problems
what would cause a right hand shift in the heart axis
right ventricular hypertrophy
-pulmonary hypertension
-pulmonary valve stenosis
-interventricular septal defect
when would we see a shift in the axis and a notch in QRS
bundle branch block
what would a inverted t wave indicate
left bundle branch block
ischemia at base of ventricles
digitalis toxicity
what is tachycardia
fast heart
what can cause tachycardia
hyperthermia
sympathetic outflow
weak heart
what is bradycardia
slow heart
what causes bradycardia
vagal parasym outflow
-due to increased pressure in arterial circulation baroreceptor reflex
what is sinus arrythmia
heart rate isnt steady but within normal range
what is sinoatrial block
sa node doesn't discharge
doesn't excite atrial cells
no p wave
av node takes over
how many levels are there in atrioventricular block
3
what can cause atrioventricular block
ischemia of theave node or bundle of his
irritation of bundle
high vagal outflow
what is first degree heart block
slowed conduction through av node
increased P-R interval
what is second degree heart block
not all p waves penetrate av node
all p wave there but not all qrs
may have 2:1,
what is third degree heart block
complete block of av node
new ventricular pacemaker
P-P constant
R-R constant
P-R interval always changing
what is stokes adams syndrome
third degree heart block
block not constant
last from seconds to months
-mild ischemia
how is stokes adams syndrome treated
installing a pacemaker
what are premature atrial contractions
spontaneous atrial depolarization
one time event
shortened P-R
Longer delay to next P wave
what is premature ventricular contraction
prolongedand large QRS with inverted T
what is paroxsmal atrial tachycardia
sudden onset fast HR originating in atria
abnormal P because new pacemaker
what is paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
can lead to
-ischemic cardiac damage
-ventricular fibrillation
how do we treat PVT
increased vagal outflow
-massage carotid sinus
-press on eyes
-valsava maneuver
-quindine or lidocaine
what is atrial fibrillation
enlarged atrial
prolonged conduction path
circus rythyms
no p waves rapid QRS
what is atrial flutter
circus rythyms before atrial fibrillation
atrial HR up around 200-350
How do we treat ventricular fibrillation
placing all cells indepolarized state simultaneously
110 AC
1000 DC