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What is the main function of the aortic valve?
What is the main function of the aortic valve?
The right coronary artery is responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to the left side of the heart.
The right coronary artery is responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to the left side of the heart.
False
What are the three main types of blood vessels that comprise the vascular system?
What are the three main types of blood vessels that comprise the vascular system?
Arteries, veins, capillaries
The left coronary artery branches into the left anterior descending artery and the ______ artery.
The left coronary artery branches into the left anterior descending artery and the ______ artery.
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Match the following terms with their functions:
Match the following terms with their functions:
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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
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The heart weighs less than 200 grams.
The heart weighs less than 200 grams.
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What separates the left and right chambers of the heart?
What separates the left and right chambers of the heart?
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The _____ valve regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle.
The _____ valve regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle.
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In pulmonary circulation, which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?
In pulmonary circulation, which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?
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Match the following chambers and valves of the heart:
Match the following chambers and valves of the heart:
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The heart has a single-layered membrane surrounding it.
The heart has a single-layered membrane surrounding it.
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What is called the process that carries blood to all parts of the body?
What is called the process that carries blood to all parts of the body?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System Anatomy
- Purpose: Deliver oxygenated blood to cells and organs for cellular respiration.
- Cell Types: Cardiac muscle (heart) and smooth muscle (vessels).
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Major Organs: Heart, major muscle that pumps blood.
- Pumps deoxygenated blood to lungs for oxygenation.
- Pumps oxygenated blood to body through aorta.
- Valves regulate blood flow between chambers.
- Cardiovascular System: Heart and circulatory system combined.
- Heart Function: Acts as a pump to push blood throughout organs and tissues, delivering oxygen and nutrients and removing waste.
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Blood Circulation: Complex network of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, veins, and venules carry blood.
- Systemic Circulation: Blood travels from heart to body and back.
- Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from heart.
- Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to heart.
- Pulmonary Circulation: Blood travels to lungs for gas exchange.
- Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to lungs.
- Pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood back to heart.
- Systemic Circulation: Blood travels from heart to body and back.
Heart Anatomy
- Size: Roughly fist-sized
- Location: Between lungs, behind sternum (breastbone) and slightly left.
- Protection: Surrounded by a double-layered membrane (pericardium).
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Chambers: Four chambers:
- Upper: Left and right atria.
- Lower: Left and right ventricles.
- Septum: Wall separating atria and ventricles (both left and right).
Heart Valves
- Function: Regulate blood flow through heart.
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Types:
- Tricuspid valve: Between right atrium and ventricle.
- Pulmonary valve: Between right ventricle and pulmonary arteries.
- Mitral valve: Between left atrium and ventricle.
- Aortic valve: Between left ventricle and aorta.
Coronary Arteries
- Function: Supply oxygenated blood to heart muscle.
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Branches: From the aorta (main blood supplier).
- Right coronary artery: Supplies right side of heart.
- Left coronary artery: Supplies left side of heart, larger and more muscular due to supplying more of the body.
Vascular System (Blood Vessels)
- Components: Arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- Arrangement: Parallel throughout body, with capillaries connecting them.
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Regulation:
- Arteries: Use vessel size controlled by sympathetic nervous system.
- Veins: Use one-way valves and muscle contractions.
Organ System Interactions
- Lungs: Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Digestive System: Absorb nutrients.
- Excretory System: Filter blood; remove waste.
- Nervous System: Regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
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This quiz explores the anatomy and functions of the circulatory system, focusing on the heart's role in oxygen delivery and waste removal. Participants will learn about major organs, blood circulation, and the types of blood vessels involved in systemic and pulmonary circulation.
