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The heart is a cone-shaped muscular organ located within the what?
Thorax
It's apex rests on the ______, and its base is at the level of the ______ rib.
Diaphragm; second
The coronary arteries that nourish the myocardium arise from the what?
Aorta
The coronary sinus empties into the _______.
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Relative to the roles of the heart chambers, the _____ are receiving chambers.
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The atria are receiving chambers, whereas the ______ are discharging chambers.
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The membrane that lines the heart and also forms the valve flaps is called the what?
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The outermost layer of the heart is called the what?
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The fluid that fills the pericardial sac acts to decrease ______ during heart activity.
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The heart muscle, or myocardium, is composed of a specialized type of muscle tissue called ______.
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The contraction of the ventricles is referred to as ______.
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The period of ventricular relaxation is called what?
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The monosyllables describing heart sounds during the cardiac cycle are _____.
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The first heart sound is a result of the closure of what valves?
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Closure of the __________ valves cause the second heart sound.
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The heart chambers that have just been filled when you hear the first heart sound are the ______, the chambers that have just emptied are the ______.
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Immediately after the second heart sound, the ______ are filling with blood, and the _______ are empty.
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Abnormal heart sounds, or _____, usually indicate valve problems.
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A recording of the electrical activity of the heart is called an ______.
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The period during which the atria are depolarizing is known as the _____ wave.
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The period during which the ventricles are repolarizing is called the _____ wave.
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The period during which the ventricles are depolarizing, which precedes their contraction, is referred to as the _____ wave.
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An abnormally slow heartbeat, that is, below 60 bpm is called ______.
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A condition in which the heart is uncoordinated and useless as a pump is called ______.
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An abnormally rapid heartbeat, that is over 100 bpm is called ______.
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Damage to the AV node, totally or partially releasing the ventricles from the control of the sinoatrial (SA) node is referred to as ______.
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Chest pain resulting from ischemia of the myocardium is referred to as ______.
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Which term doesn't belong: a.Pulmonary trunk b.Vena Cava c.Right side of the heart d.Left side of the heart
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Which term doesn't belong: a.QRS wave b.T wave c.P wave d.Electrical activity of the ventricles
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Which term doesn't belong: a.AV valves closed b.AV valves opened c.Ventricular systole d.Semi-lunar valves open
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Which term doesn't belong: a.Papillary muscles b.Aortic semilunar valve c.Tricuspid valve d.Chordae tendineae
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Which term doesn't belong: a.Tricuspid valve b.Mitral valve c.Bicuspid valve d.Left AV valve
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Which term doesn't belong: a.Ischemia b.Infarct c.Scar tissue repair d.Heart block
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Why are valves present in veins but not arteries?
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Single thin layer of the endothelium is called ______.
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Bulky middle coat, containing smooth muscle and elastin is called ______.
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Provides a smooth surface to decrease resistance to blood flow is called ______.
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The only tunic of capillaries is called ______.
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Also called the adventitia is ______.
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The only tunic that plays an active role in blood pressure regulation is the ______.
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Supporting, protective coat is referred to as ______.
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Expansion and recoil of an artery during heart activity is called ______.
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Pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls is known as ______.
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Factors related to blood pressure include ______.
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Event primarily responsible for peripheral resistance is ______.
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Blood pressure during heart contraction is called ______.
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Blood pressure during heart relaxation is called ______.
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Site where blood pressure determinations are normally made is at ______.
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Points at the body surface where the pulse may be felt are called ______.
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Sounds heard over a blood vessel when the vessel is partially compressed are called ______.
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Increased diameter of the arterioles will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Increased blood viscosity will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Increased cardiac output will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Increased pulse rate will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Anxiety and fear will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Increased urine output will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Sudden change in position from reclining to standing will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Physical exercise will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Physical training will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Alcohol consumption will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Hemorrhage will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Nicotine will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Arteriosclerosis will increase or decrease blood pressure?
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Tell the order in which blood flows through the heart.
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Students frequently have the incorrect notion that arteries carry only blood that holds oxygen, while veins carry blood bearing only carbon dioxide. Why is this not a valid generalization?
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Why is a larger, stronger pump needed on the left side of the heart?
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Explain the functional necessity of the atrioventricular valves.
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Explain the functional necessity of the semi-lunar valves.
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What produces heart sounds one and two?
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Why are unusual heart sounds significant?
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Why is simultaneous contraction functionally important?
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Why is it unlikely for heart sounds and pulse to not be detected simultaneously?
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Arteries are often thick walled and veins are often more thin walled. What general shape seems to result from this difference in wall structure?
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Why do arteries have heavy walls while veins can function with thin walls?
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How would a capillary compare to an artery or vein in diameter?
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How would a capillary compare to an artery or vein in thickness of the wall?
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How are the dimensions of arteries, veins, and capillaries functionally important?
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Blood vessels springing back when under pressure is due to their ______ tissue.
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________ is responsible for the smooth, uninterrupted flow of blood through the vessels.
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Stopping the flow of blood to certain organs at times is caused by the _________ tissue.
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Why is vein structure needed?
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Why is it that veins need valves but arteries do not?
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Why do veins bulge when the hand is in this position?
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What happens to the veins when you make a fist and why?
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Why does the vein pattern change when your hand is raised above your head?
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What does stretching accomplish when waking?
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Why is it a good practice to stretch before arising?
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Explain the discomfort/pain experienced when a limb is not elevated following surgery.
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Why do you feel more comfortable when shifting your position after sitting for long periods?
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Why is the volume of blood in veins greater than in other circulatory parts?
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How do you examine ventricular rhythms?
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Represents atrial depolarization.
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Represents AV conduction time.
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Represents ventricular depolarization.
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Represents repolarization of the ventricles.
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Represents the time of ventricular activity including both depolarization and repolarization.
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Represents the early part of ventricular repolarization.
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Study Notes
Heart Anatomy and Function
- The heart is a cone-shaped muscular organ located in the thorax.
- Its apex rests on the diaphragm and its base is at the level of the second rib.
- Coronary arteries originate from the aorta to nourish the myocardium.
- The coronary sinus empties into the right atrium.
- Atria serve as receiving chambers while ventricles are discharging chambers.
- The endocardium lines the heart and forms the valve flaps.
- The epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart.
- The pericardial sac is filled with fluid that reduces friction during heart activity.
Cardiac Cycle
- Systole is the contraction of the ventricles; diastole is their relaxation.
- Heart sounds are represented by "lub-dup":
- The first sound results from the closure of atrioventricular valves.
- The second sound comes from the closure of semilunar valves.
- Abnormal heart sounds (murmurs) usually indicate valve issues.
Electrical Activity of the Heart
- An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart's electrical activity.
- P wave represents atrial depolarization.
- QRS wave reflects ventricular depolarization.
- T wave signifies ventricular repolarization.
- Heart block is characterized by damage to the AV node affecting ventricle control.
Blood Pressure and Flow
- Blood pressure is determined by factors such as cardiac output and peripheral resistance.
- Systolic pressure occurs during heart contraction, while diastolic pressure occurs during relaxation.
- Arteries, having thick walls, experience greater pressure than veins, which have thin walls.
- Capillaries, being the smallest vessels, have walls featuring only the tunica intima.
Vessel Structure and Function
- Tunica intima is a thin layer lining the blood vessels, while tunica media is the muscular layer responsible for blood pressure regulation.
- Tunica externa (adventitia) provides structural support.
- Veins possess valves to prevent backflow, essential due to lower pressure.
- Arteries maintain a circular shape due to their thicker walls.
Circulatory Dynamics
- Blood flows sequentially from the vena cava to the aorta through the heart’s chambers and valves.
- Volume comparison shows that veins hold the largest blood volume at any moment.
- Pushing blood back toward the heart is assisted by muscle and epithelial tissue dynamics.
Heart Health Considerations
- Conscious movements, such as stretching or adjusting position, enhance circulation.
- Elevated limbs post-surgery can alleviate discomfort by preventing excessive blood pooling.
- Consistent blood flow is crucial to overall health, emphasizing the need for effective circulation in all body positions.
Cardiac Rhythm Assessments
- Ventricular rhythms are analyzed through R intervals on an ECG strip, ensuring effective heart function.
- The QT interval encapsulates both depolarization and repolarization phases in the ventricles.
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