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What are the three main divisions of the circulatory system?
Heart, blood vessels, blood
Where is the heart located in the body?
In the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity
What are the three layers of the heart walls?
Pericardium, myocardium, endocardium
What is the size of the heart in adults?
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What is the function of the circulatory system?
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What is the composition of the lymphatic system?
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What does the pericardium consist of?
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What is the innermost layer of the serous membrane that adheres to the myocardium called?
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What is the outer layer of the serous membrane that adheres to the outer fibrous sac called?
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What is the lymphatic system closely linked with?
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What is the composition of blood?
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What is the principal function of platelets in the blood?
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Where are lymph nodes located?
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What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
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What is the role of the spleen in the body?
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What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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What assists in the return of blood to the heart via the veins?
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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
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What is the force required for effective venous return to the heart?
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What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
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Which part of the heart is responsible for initiating impulses for myocardium contraction?
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What is the function of the pericardium surrounding the heart?
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Which part of the heart is composed of endothelium that prevents local blood clotting?
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What is the function of the AV node in the heart's electrical conduction system?
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Which structure protects the pulmonary trunk and aorta from backflow of blood?
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What is the thickest part of the heart's muscle?
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Which part of the heart regulates the heart's rhythm?
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What influences the rate of impulses generated within the SA node?
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Which part of the heart is responsible for preventing local blood clotting?
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What records the heart's electrical activity during each cardiac cycle?
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
- The pericardium, a membrane surrounding the heart, contains serous fluid to prevent over distension and allow smooth movement.
- The myocardium is the heart's muscle, thickest around the left ventricle, and has specialized cells that can produce contractions without external stimuli.
- The endocardium, the heart's inner lining, is composed of endothelium that prevents local blood clotting.
- The heart has four chambers, with the right and left atria and ventricles separated by septum and valves to prevent backflow of blood.
- The pulmonary trunk and aorta are protected by non-return valves, the pulmonary and aortic valves, respectively.
- The heart's electrical conduction system includes the SA and AV nodes, the AV bundle, and Purkinje fibers, which regulate the heart's rhythm.
- The SA node, near the right atrium, initiates impulses for myocardium contraction and is often referred to as the natural 'pace maker'.
- The AV node, near the atrioventricular valves, relays impulses from the SA node and can take over control if the SA node fails.
- The cardiac sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves influence the rate of impulses generated within the SA node.
- The cardiac cycle involves three stages: complete cardiac diastole, atrial systole, and ventricular systole.
- The electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart's electrical activity during each cardiac cycle, showing deflections corresponding to electrical changes in the atria and ventricles.
- Blood flows through the heart in pulmonary circulation (deoxygenated blood from the body tissues to the lungs and back) and systemic circulation (oxygenated blood from the lungs to the body and back), with additional coronary and portal circulations.
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Test your knowledge of the heart's anatomy and physiology with this quiz. Explore the structure and function of the heart, including its chambers, valves, electrical conduction system, and circulation pathways. See how much you know about the cardiac cycle, ECG recordings, and the role of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves in regulating heart rate.
