5 Questions
What is the function of the Aorta?
Carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle?
Right Atrium
The Tricuspid Valve controls the flow of blood from the right atrium to the left ventricle.
False
The Pulmonary Valve controls the flow of __________ blood from the heart to the lungs.
oxygen-poor
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Cardiac Output = Volume of blood pumped out by the heart per minute Stroke Volume = Volume of blood pumped out by the heart every contraction Afterload = Resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood
Study Notes
Heart and Blood Vessels
- Aorta: largest artery, carries blood from heart to circulatory system
- Superior vena cava: large, valveless vein, conveys venous blood from upper body to right atrium
- Right atrium: receives oxygen-poor blood from body, pumps it to right ventricle
- Inferior vena cava: large blood vessel, transports deoxygenated blood from lower extremities and abdomen to right atrium
Heart Valves and Chambers
- Tricuspid valve: controls blood flow from right atrium to right ventricle
- Right ventricle: responsible for pumping blood to lungs for oxygenation
- Pulmonary valve: controls flow of oxygen-poor blood from heart to lungs
- Ventricular septum: triangular partition between heart's ventricles
- Left ventricle: main chamber, pumps oxygen-rich blood into aorta
- Bicuspid valve: controls blood flow from left ventricle to aorta
- Left atrium: receives oxygen-rich blood from lungs, empties into left ventricle
- Aortic valve: final valve encountered by oxygenated blood leaving heart
Blood Vessels and Circulation
- Pulmonary trunk: artery connecting heart to lungs
- Pulmonary vein: blood vessel transferring oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
- Pericardium: two-layered sac surrounding heart, providing mechanical protection and lubrication
Blood Pressure and Circulation
- Blood pressure: force exerted by blood on blood vessel walls
- Arteries: carry oxygenated blood, highest pressure
- Veins: carry deoxygenated blood, lowest pressure
- Cardiac output: volume of blood pumped by heart per minute
- Heart rate: number of heartbeats per minute
- Stroke volume: volume of blood pumped by heart per contraction
- Cardiac preload: volume of blood in heart at end of diastole
- Systemic vascular resistance: resistance to blood flow, determined by arteriole tone
Blood Pressure Regulation
- Baroreceptor reflex: short-term blood pressure regulation
- Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS): long-term blood pressure regulation
- Hypertension: consistently high blood pressure, diagnosed as ≥140/90 mmHg (JNC 7) or ≥130/80 mmHg (2017 ACC/AHA)
Hypertension Etiology and Complications
- Primary hypertension: unknown cause, accounts for 90%-95% of cases
- Influenceable factors: obesity, stress, salt intake, etc.
- Non-influenceable factors: family history, insulin resistance, age, etc.
- Secondary hypertension: caused by underlying medical conditions
- Complications: congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, renal disease, etc.
Learn about the different parts of the heart and blood vessels, including the aorta, superior vena cava, right atrium, and inferior vena cava. Understand their functions and roles in the circulatory system.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
