Cardiac Cycle: 1st Systole Phase. During the systole phase, the right ventricle receives impulses from the Purkinje fibers and contracts. The atrioventricular valves close and the semilunar valves open. The de-oxygenated blood is pumped into the pulmonary artery.
Congressional Salaries. As of 2012, the annual salary for any congressman, from first-term representatives to the most senior members -- except those holding leadership positions -- was set at $174,000. This was the compensation level set as of January 1, 2009, and frozen by law in the intervening years.
That, too, is wrong. Salaries and benefits of members of the U.S. Congress have been the source of taxpayer unhappiness and myths over the years. Here are some facts for your consideration. As of 2015, the base salary for all rank-and-file members of the U.S. House and Senate is $174,000 per year, plus benefits.Salaries have not been increased since 2009. Compared to private-sector salaries, the salaries of members of Congress is lower than many mid-level executives and managers.Also See: The 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress. Rank-and-File Members: The current salary (2015) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.1  Members are free to turn down pay increase and some choose to do so.ompared to private-sector salaries, the salaries of members of Congress is lower than many mid-level executives and managers. Also See: The 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress. Rank-and-File Members: The current salary (2015) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.