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What is the primary function of baroreceptors in the regulation of blood pressure?
What is the primary function of baroreceptors in the regulation of blood pressure?
The kidneys are located inside the abdominal cavity.
The kidneys are located inside the abdominal cavity.
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What is the role of the nephron in the kidney?
What is the role of the nephron in the kidney?
The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and recovering essential substances.
The primary structures of a nephron are the renal corpuscle and the __________.
The primary structures of a nephron are the renal corpuscle and the __________.
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Match the following functions with their corresponding kidney structures:
Match the following functions with their corresponding kidney structures:
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What is the primary function of the interventricular septum?
What is the primary function of the interventricular septum?
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The heart sounds 'lub' and 'dub' are caused by the closing of heart valves.
The heart sounds 'lub' and 'dub' are caused by the closing of heart valves.
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What type of muscle cells make up the heart?
What type of muscle cells make up the heart?
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The __________ are responsible for preventing the back-flow of blood in the heart.
The __________ are responsible for preventing the back-flow of blood in the heart.
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Match the following heart sounds with their corresponding events:
Match the following heart sounds with their corresponding events:
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Which type of heart muscle cell primarily facilitates contraction?
Which type of heart muscle cell primarily facilitates contraction?
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What causes depolarization in cardiac action potentials?
What causes depolarization in cardiac action potentials?
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What triggers the action potential (AP) in the heart?
What triggers the action potential (AP) in the heart?
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Nodal cells contract like regular cardiomyocytes.
Nodal cells contract like regular cardiomyocytes.
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What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) have on heart rate?
What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) have on heart rate?
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The phases of the cardiac cycle include _____ and diastole.
The phases of the cardiac cycle include _____ and diastole.
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What does a lower end systolic volume (ESV) indicate about the heart's pumping ability?
What does a lower end systolic volume (ESV) indicate about the heart's pumping ability?
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Match the following waves in an ECG to their functions:
Match the following waves in an ECG to their functions:
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What is the maximum heart rate equation?
What is the maximum heart rate equation?
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The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) decreases the permeability of sodium and calcium in the heart.
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) decreases the permeability of sodium and calcium in the heart.
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The action potential enters the _____ node before slowing down.
The action potential enters the _____ node before slowing down.
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What is the primary function of humoral regulation in blood flow?
What is the primary function of humoral regulation in blood flow?
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Neural regulation of blood flow involves substances circulating in the blood.
Neural regulation of blood flow involves substances circulating in the blood.
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What effect does norepinephrine have on blood vessels?
What effect does norepinephrine have on blood vessels?
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Hypertension can cause damage to blood vessels leading to __________ diseases.
Hypertension can cause damage to blood vessels leading to __________ diseases.
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Match the type of regulation with its description:
Match the type of regulation with its description:
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Which hormone is produced by the atria and relaxes smooth muscles?
Which hormone is produced by the atria and relaxes smooth muscles?
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Epinephrine causes vasodilation when it binds to beta adrenergic receptors.
Epinephrine causes vasodilation when it binds to beta adrenergic receptors.
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What happens to blood vessels during a drop in blood pressure according to the myogenic theory?
What happens to blood vessels during a drop in blood pressure according to the myogenic theory?
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MAP stands for __________ Blood Pressure.
MAP stands for __________ Blood Pressure.
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What does chronic hypertension often lead to?
What does chronic hypertension often lead to?
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What is the largest artery in the body?
What is the largest artery in the body?
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Ventricular systole includes phases where there is a volume change and phases with no volume change.
Ventricular systole includes phases where there is a volume change and phases with no volume change.
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What is the total volume of blood in the human body?
What is the total volume of blood in the human body?
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Blood pressure is highest in the ______ and lowest in the ______.
Blood pressure is highest in the ______ and lowest in the ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is the function of elastic fibers in blood vessels?
Which of the following is the function of elastic fibers in blood vessels?
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The systemic circuit accounts for 15% of total blood flow.
The systemic circuit accounts for 15% of total blood flow.
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What percentage of blood is involved in the pulmonary circuit?
What percentage of blood is involved in the pulmonary circuit?
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Blood enters ______ after passing through capillaries.
Blood enters ______ after passing through capillaries.
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Which of the following best describes the blood flow sequence?
Which of the following best describes the blood flow sequence?
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Study Notes
Auditory System
- The outer ear collects and amplifies sound, directing it into the ear canal. It helps determine sound direction and distance.
- The ear canal is shaped like an S, amplifying specific frequencies while protecting the eardrum from foreign objects. Cerumen (earwax) traps foreign substances.
- The auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
- Semicircular canals (three loops) help maintain balance and spatial orientation. Each loop is on a different plane.
- The cochlea is a fluid-filled structure. It converts sound vibrations into neural signals sent to the brain.
- The auditory tube (eustachian tube) connects the middle ear to the upper throat, equalizing air pressure and draining fluid.
- The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is a cone-shaped structure separating the external and middle ear. Sound vibrations make it vibrate.
- The round window dissipates sound waves.
- The oval window transmits vibrations from the stapes.
- Hair cells in the organ of Corti convert sound waves into action potentials.
- Sterocilia (hair cells) move based on endolymph waves, stimulating neurotransmitter release.
- Kinocilia are the long hair cells.
- The semicircular canals have ampullae with hair cells in gelatinous cupula that respond to head movement. Anterior, posterior, and lateral detect head tilts and shakes respectively
- The vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR) uses the semicircular canals to stabilize vision. Eye movements counteract head movements for clear vision, even with head movement.
Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- The heart pumps blood throughout the body using pressure.
- Blood travels through vessels.
- Blood carries gases and other important substances.
- The heart's muscle cells, cardiomyocytes, allow for contraction and relaxation. Two types exist:
- Contractile cells: Striated, needing calcium for contraction.
- Nodal/conducting cells: Self-excitable, creating action potentials (APs) for heartbeats.
- The heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
- Valves prevent blood backflow.
- Heart sounds ("lub-dub") arise from valve closures during the cardiac cycle.
- Action potentials (APs) move through gap junctions.
- Intercalated discs between cardiac cells allow for synchronized contractions through desmosomes.
- AP influx causes depolarization, while K leak channels repolarize.
- The sinoatrial (SA) node initiates heartbeats, and the atrioventricular (AV) node slows the AP.
- The heart's electrical impulses are coordinated to allow for efficient contraction and relaxation.
- Heart rate is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (parasympathetic and sympathetic).
- The maximum heart rate (HR) can be estimated as 220 minus age. Hormones also influence heart rate.
Cardiac Cycle
- The cardiac cycle is the sequence of events in each heartbeat.
- Phases include isovolumetric ventricular systole, ventricular systole, isovolumetric ventricular diastole, and late ventricular diastole, and atrial systole.
- The end systolic volume (ESV) is the amount of blood remaining in the ventricles after contraction.
- The end diastolic volume (EDV) is the amount of blood in the ventricles before contraction.
- Stroke volume (SV) is the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle in a heartbeat (EDV-ESV).
Blood Vessels
- Blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins) carry blood throughout the body.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, have high pressure, and large lumens (space inside).
- Arterioles control blood flow, have smooth muscle, and lower pressure.
- Capillaries are exchange vessels, with very thin walls.
- Venules and veins return blood to the heart. Veins have lower pressure and larger lumens (than arterioles) and contain valves to prevent backflow.
- Blood pressure is highest in arteries, and lowest in veins.
- Blood vessel walls consist of three layers (tunica externa, tunica media, tunica interna).
Blood Flow
- Blood flow depends on pressure differentials and resistance to flow.
- Resistance is impacted by vessel length, viscosity, and radius.
- Total blood flow depends on pressure and resistance to blood flow.
- Local regulation adjusts blood flow based on tissue needs.
- Humoral regulation uses hormones to adjust flow through vessels.
- Neural regulation uses nerve impulses to adjust blood flow based on body needs.
Capillaries
- Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels and are responsible for exchange between blood and tissues.
- Capillary walls are one cell thick, allowing for easy exchange of materials.
- Substances move across capillary walls via transcellular (via cells) or paracellular (through cells) transport.
- Methods of movement across capillary walls include simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.
- Bulk flow is a significant movement of water and solutes across capillary walls.
- Starling forces influence fluid movement between capillaries and tissues.
Vasodilation and Vasoconstriction
- Vasodilation and vasoconstriction are mechanisms for adjusting blood flow in response to body needs.
- Local regulation, humoral regulation, and neural regulation manage vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
- Local regulation is based on tissue needs, whereas humoral and neural regulation involve circulating substances or nerve signals to adjust blood flow to the body's needs.
Renal Physiology
- Kidneys are responsible for filtering blood and maintaining homeostasis.
- Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney.
- Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur in the nephrons.
- Filtrate passes throughout the tubules.
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the rate at which fluid is filtered.
- Forces impacting GFR include hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries and colloid osmotic pressure.
- Tubuloglomerular feedback and other mechanisms maintain adequate blood flow and pressure through the kidneys.
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Explore the intricacies of the auditory system in this quiz. From the function of the outer ear to the inner workings of the cochlea, learn how sound is collected, transmitted, and processed. Test your knowledge on components like the auditory ossicles, eardrum, and balance mechanisms.
