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Which structure serves as the primary pacemaker of the heart?
Which structure serves as the primary pacemaker of the heart?
- Bundle of His
- Purkinje fibres
- Atrioventricular node
- Sinoatrial node (correct)
What is the order of contraction in the heart chambers?
What is the order of contraction in the heart chambers?
- Left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle
- Right ventricle, left ventricle, right atrium, left atrium
- Left ventricle, left atrium, right ventricle, right atrium
- Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle (correct)
Which component is NOT part of the conduction system of the heart?
Which component is NOT part of the conduction system of the heart?
- Purkinje fibres
- Tricuspid valve (correct)
- Bundle of His
- Atrioventricular node
What is the role of the AV node in the heart's conduction system?
What is the role of the AV node in the heart's conduction system?
What is the purpose of the inter ventricular septum?
What is the purpose of the inter ventricular septum?
How long does it generally take for the heart's conduction system to initiate a contraction?
How long does it generally take for the heart's conduction system to initiate a contraction?
Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the contraction of the heart?
Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the contraction of the heart?
What triggers endocarditis, the inflammation of the endocardium?
What triggers endocarditis, the inflammation of the endocardium?
What type of muscle is cardiac muscle compared to, due to its structural similarities?
What type of muscle is cardiac muscle compared to, due to its structural similarities?
Which structure allows ions to pass between cardiac muscle cells, facilitating contraction?
Which structure allows ions to pass between cardiac muscle cells, facilitating contraction?
How are cardiac muscle fibers arranged to ensure efficient contractions?
How are cardiac muscle fibers arranged to ensure efficient contractions?
Which type of system controls the contractions of cardiac muscle?
Which type of system controls the contractions of cardiac muscle?
What is the primary functional distinction between the right and left sides of the heart?
What is the primary functional distinction between the right and left sides of the heart?
In which anatomical location is the heart situated?
In which anatomical location is the heart situated?
Which of the following statements regarding the heart chambers is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the heart chambers is correct?
What is the main purpose of the heart's conduction system?
What is the main purpose of the heart's conduction system?
How many times does the heart approximately beat in a day?
How many times does the heart approximately beat in a day?
Where does the apex of the heart point?
Where does the apex of the heart point?
What is the approximate size of the heart?
What is the approximate size of the heart?
What is primarily supplied by the coronary arteries?
What is primarily supplied by the coronary arteries?
What is the role of the pulmonary arteries in the circulatory system?
What is the role of the pulmonary arteries in the circulatory system?
What prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
What prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
Which structure receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins?
Which structure receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins?
During which phase does the left ventricle fill with blood?
During which phase does the left ventricle fill with blood?
What separates the left and right atria?
What separates the left and right atria?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?
What is the primary function of the aorta?
What is the primary function of the aorta?
What structure is responsible for the contraction of the heart muscle?
What structure is responsible for the contraction of the heart muscle?
What is the significance of the gap junctions in the heart?
What is the significance of the gap junctions in the heart?
Which of the following is not a component of the heart's structure?
Which of the following is not a component of the heart's structure?
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Epicardium
Epicardium
The outermost layer of the heart wall, a serous membrane.
Myocardium
Myocardium
The thick middle layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle responsible for heart contractions.
Endocardium
Endocardium
The smooth inner layer lining the heart chambers and internal structures, continuous with the endothelium of blood vessels.
Endocarditis
Endocarditis
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Cardiac Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
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Intercalated Discs
Intercalated Discs
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Fascia Adherens
Fascia Adherens
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Gap Junctions
Gap Junctions
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Desmosomes
Desmosomes
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Right Heart
Right Heart
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Left Heart
Left Heart
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Mediastinum
Mediastinum
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Apex of the Heart
Apex of the Heart
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Pulmonary Arteries
Pulmonary Arteries
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Pulmonary Veins
Pulmonary Veins
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Tricuspid Valve
Tricuspid Valve
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Mitral Valve
Mitral Valve
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Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Valve
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Aortic Valve
Aortic Valve
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Aorta
Aorta
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Heart Conduction System
Heart Conduction System
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Sinoatrial (SA) Node
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
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Atrioventricular (AV) Node
Atrioventricular (AV) Node
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Bundle of His
Bundle of His
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Purkinje Fibers
Purkinje Fibers
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Arteries
Arteries
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Veins
Veins
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Continuous Capillaries
Continuous Capillaries
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Fenestrated Capillaries
Fenestrated Capillaries
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Discontinuous (Sinusoidal) Capillaries
Discontinuous (Sinusoidal) Capillaries
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Study Notes
Heart Wall Structure
- The heart wall consists of three distinct layers:
- Epicardium: Outermost layer, a serous membrane
- Myocardium: Thick middle layer, composed of cardiac muscle responsible for contraction
- Endocardium: Smooth inner layer lining the heart chambers and internal structures, continuous with the endothelium of blood vessels
Endocarditis
- Inflammation of the endocardium
- Can be triggered by bacteria entering the bloodstream
- Bacteria can enter through the mouth
Cardiac Muscle
- Found only in the hearts of animals
- Controlled by the autonomic nervous system
- Branched fibers arranged in a striated pattern
- Cardiac muscle cells are connected by intercalated discs:
- Fascia adherens: Hold cells together
- Gap junctions: Allow ions to pass between cells, facilitating impulse transmission
- Desmosomes: Hold cells together
Heart as a Pump
- Functions as two separate pumps:
- Right heart: Pumps blood to the lungs
- Left heart: Pumps blood to the body
Heart Position and Shape
- Located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs
- Situated in the mediastinum, a region behind the breastbone (sternum)
- Mostly lies left of the midline
- Apex points downwards, in contact with the diaphragm
Blood Flow Through the Heart
- Deoxygenated blood: Exists the right ventricle through the pulmonary valve and enters the pulmonary arteries
- Pulmonary arteries: Carry blood to the lungs for gas exchange
- Oxygenated blood: Returns to the heart via pulmonary veins and enters the left atrium
- Left atrium: Blood passes through the mitral (bicuspid) valve and enters the left ventricle
- Left ventricle: Oxygenated blood exits through the aortic semilunar valve and enters the aorta
- Aorta: Distributes oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
Heart Conduction System
- Consists of specialized cells and nodes that initiate and regulate heart contractions
- Components:
- Sinoatrial (SA) node: Pacemaker of the heart
- Atrioventricular (AV) node: Delays the impulse from the SA node, allowing the atria to contract first
- Bundle of His: Transmits the impulse to the ventricles
- Purkinje fibers: Distribute the impulse throughout the ventricular muscle, leading to ventricular contraction
Vessels of the Circulatory System
- Arteries: Thick-walled, elastic vessels carrying blood away from the heart
- Veins: Thinner-walled vessels carrying blood towards the heart, relying on the skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps to move blood
- Capillaries: Smallest and most abundant blood vessels, facilitating gas exchange and nutrient transport to tissues
Types of Capillaries
- Continuous: Found in skin, muscle and nerves
- Fenestrated: With small perforations, found in intestines, kidneys and endocrine glands
- Discontinuous (sinusoidal): With large openings, found in bone marrow, liver and spleen, allowing for the passage of blood cells
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