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What sound is heard when blood flow is laminar but restricted?
What sound is heard when blood flow is laminar but restricted?
- Whooshing (correct)
- Buzzing
- Hissing
- Thumping
What instrument combines the use of a stethoscope for blood pressure measurement?
What instrument combines the use of a stethoscope for blood pressure measurement?
- Electrocardiogram
- Oximeter
- Sphygmomanometer (correct)
- Thermometer
What happens to the sound when the vessel opens and the cuff is released?
What happens to the sound when the vessel opens and the cuff is released?
- The sound becomes irregular
- The sound changes to a low hum
- The sound becomes louder
- The sound stops (correct)
What method is associated with the measurement of blood pressure using Korotkov sounds?
What method is associated with the measurement of blood pressure using Korotkov sounds?
What is the significance of the sound stopping during blood pressure measurement?
What is the significance of the sound stopping during blood pressure measurement?
What is the primary purpose of vasodilation during exercise?
What is the primary purpose of vasodilation during exercise?
Which factor is NOT considered an external factor affecting blood pressure?
Which factor is NOT considered an external factor affecting blood pressure?
What does the formula BP = Q x TPR represent in relation to blood pressure?
What does the formula BP = Q x TPR represent in relation to blood pressure?
Which of the following blood properties can affect blood pressure?
Which of the following blood properties can affect blood pressure?
What effect does hydration have on blood properties?
What effect does hydration have on blood properties?
Why is constriction of arm vessels desirable during leg workouts?
Why is constriction of arm vessels desirable during leg workouts?
Which external agent can influence blood pressure?
Which external agent can influence blood pressure?
What is one consequence of having thick blood?
What is one consequence of having thick blood?
What does SBP stand for in blood pressure measurement?
What does SBP stand for in blood pressure measurement?
What is the significance of diastolic blood pressure?
What is the significance of diastolic blood pressure?
How is blood pressure typically measured?
How is blood pressure typically measured?
What happens to blood flow when the cuff used for measuring blood pressure is inflated?
What happens to blood flow when the cuff used for measuring blood pressure is inflated?
What is the measurement unit for blood pressure?
What is the measurement unit for blood pressure?
What does a higher systolic blood pressure indicate?
What does a higher systolic blood pressure indicate?
Which of the following statements is true about blood pressure measurement?
Which of the following statements is true about blood pressure measurement?
What happens when the cuff pressure is released after measuring blood pressure?
What happens when the cuff pressure is released after measuring blood pressure?
What role do baroreceptors play in the regulation of blood pressure?
What role do baroreceptors play in the regulation of blood pressure?
In response to a drop in blood pressure, what does the autonomic nervous system primarily trigger?
In response to a drop in blood pressure, what does the autonomic nervous system primarily trigger?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is involved in promoting vasoconstriction?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is involved in promoting vasoconstriction?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on blood vessels?
What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on blood vessels?
What does an increase in the sympathetic nervous system activity indicate regarding blood pressure?
What does an increase in the sympathetic nervous system activity indicate regarding blood pressure?
How does the body restore blood pressure after it has been elevated?
How does the body restore blood pressure after it has been elevated?
Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for low blood pressure detection?
Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for low blood pressure detection?
What does the 'foot on gas, brake off' analogy refer to in the context of blood pressure regulation?
What does the 'foot on gas, brake off' analogy refer to in the context of blood pressure regulation?
What triggers the autonomic nervous system to decrease heart rate?
What triggers the autonomic nervous system to decrease heart rate?
Which of the following is a correct relationship in blood pressure regulation?
Which of the following is a correct relationship in blood pressure regulation?
What happens when baroreceptors detect an increase in blood pressure?
What happens when baroreceptors detect an increase in blood pressure?
In a state of vasodilation, what effect does it have on cardiac output and total peripheral resistance?
In a state of vasodilation, what effect does it have on cardiac output and total peripheral resistance?
What is the primary function of baroreceptors in blood pressure regulation?
What is the primary function of baroreceptors in blood pressure regulation?
What role do baroreceptors play when blood pressure is too low?
What role do baroreceptors play when blood pressure is too low?
How does the autonomic nervous system respond when blood pressure decreases?
How does the autonomic nervous system respond when blood pressure decreases?
What happens to blood pressure when standing up after exercise or injury?
What happens to blood pressure when standing up after exercise or injury?
What is the consequence of the baroreceptors sensing low blood pressure?
What is the consequence of the baroreceptors sensing low blood pressure?
What is the equation that relates cardiac output, heart rate, and stroke volume?
What is the equation that relates cardiac output, heart rate, and stroke volume?
Which sensors in the body detect changes in blood pressure?
Which sensors in the body detect changes in blood pressure?
What does increased sympathetic activity typically result in regarding blood vessels?
What does increased sympathetic activity typically result in regarding blood vessels?
Which factor contributes to returning blood pressure to homeostasis?
Which factor contributes to returning blood pressure to homeostasis?
What is the immediate effect of standing up after prolonged sitting?
What is the immediate effect of standing up after prolonged sitting?
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on heart rate and blood pressure?
What is the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on heart rate and blood pressure?
When baroreceptors are activated by low blood pressure, what bodily response is initiated?
When baroreceptors are activated by low blood pressure, what bodily response is initiated?
How does the body respond to sudden blood loss?
How does the body respond to sudden blood loss?
What is the role of sympathetic nervous system activity in maintaining blood pressure?
What is the role of sympathetic nervous system activity in maintaining blood pressure?
What happens to cardiac output when blood pressure is low?
What happens to cardiac output when blood pressure is low?
Flashcards
Vasodilation
Vasodilation
The widening of blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through.
Vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction
The narrowing of blood vessels, restricting blood flow.
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.
Cardiac Output
Cardiac Output
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Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)
Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)
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Blood Pressure Equation (BP = Q x TPR)
Blood Pressure Equation (BP = Q x TPR)
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Arterial Compliance
Arterial Compliance
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Blockages
Blockages
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Whooshing sound
Whooshing sound
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Korotkov sound
Korotkov sound
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Riva-Rocci/Korotkov method
Riva-Rocci/Korotkov method
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What happens when blood pressure drops too low?
What happens when blood pressure drops too low?
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Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
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Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
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Pulse Pressure
Pulse Pressure
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Sphygmomanometer
Sphygmomanometer
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Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
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Brachial Artery
Brachial Artery
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Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood Pressure Measurement
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What happens when the baroreceptors detect low BP?
What happens when the baroreceptors detect low BP?
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How does the body respond to low BP?
How does the body respond to low BP?
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How does increasing heart rate and vasoconstriction affect BP?
How does increasing heart rate and vasoconstriction affect BP?
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What happens when the baroreceptors detect high BP?
What happens when the baroreceptors detect high BP?
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How does the body respond to high BP?
How does the body respond to high BP?
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Where are the baroreceptors located?
Where are the baroreceptors located?
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What is the function of baroreceptors?
What is the function of baroreceptors?
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Why are baroreceptors important?
Why are baroreceptors important?
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What factors can affect blood pressure that trigger the baroreceptors?
What factors can affect blood pressure that trigger the baroreceptors?
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What is the main role of baroreceptors in the body?
What is the main role of baroreceptors in the body?
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What are baroreceptors?
What are baroreceptors?
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What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
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What happens when blood pressure drops?
What happens when blood pressure drops?
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What happens when blood pressure is too high?
What happens when blood pressure is too high?
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What is vasoconstriction?
What is vasoconstriction?
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What is vasodilation?
What is vasodilation?
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What is the baroreceptor reflex?
What is the baroreceptor reflex?
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What is negative feedback in the context of blood pressure?
What is negative feedback in the context of blood pressure?
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What is the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
What is the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)?
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What is the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
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What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
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What happens when blood pressure increases?
What happens when blood pressure increases?
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How does the parasympathetic system lower blood pressure?
How does the parasympathetic system lower blood pressure?
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What happens when blood pressure decreases?
What happens when blood pressure decreases?
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How does the sympathetic system increase blood pressure?
How does the sympathetic system increase blood pressure?
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What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular Physiology (Normal)
- Cardiovascular physiology is the study of how the heart and blood vessels work.
- The heart's conduction system controls the rhythm.
- The sinoatrial (SA) node is the primary pacemaker, generating impulses at a rate of 60-100 bpm at rest.
- The atrioventricular (AV) node delays the impulse before it reaches the ventricles.
- Nervous bundles and fibers (atrioventricular bundles and Purkinje fibers) transmit impulses through the heart, ensuring coordinated contraction of the atria and ventricles.
- The conduction pathway is essential for normal heart function.
- In the event of SA node malfunction, the AV node can act as a pacemaker at ~40 bpm.
Electrical System of the Heart
- The heart's electrical system has two primary pacemakers: sinoatrial (SA) node and atrioventricular (AV) node.
- The SA node is the primary pacemaker, setting the heart rate.
- The range for SA node pacemaking is typically 60-100 bpm.
- The impulse starts at the SA node & follows a specific pathway ensuring coordinated contraction of the heart.
- The AV node acts as a secondary pacemaker if the SA node is malfunctioning.
- AV node's typical pacemaking is around 40 bpm.
- The AV node is the only electrical pathway for signals to reach ventricles.
Heart Sounds (Lub Dub)
- The first heart sound (S1) is caused by the simultaneous closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves.
- The second heart sound (S2) is caused by the simultaneous closure of the pulmonary and aortic valves.
- These sounds give a basic indication of how well the heart is working.
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
- ECG measures electrical activity within the heart.
- Heart rate is a major measure for Cardiovascular health.
- It provides an electrical representation of atrial and ventricular contraction.
- ECG can detect abnormalities in the conduction pathway or heart muscle.
- A 12-lead ECG uses electrodes to record the electrical activity from various angles, providing a more detailed view of the heart's electrical activity.
- Different tracing waves (P, QRS, T) show different stages of the electrical impulses.
Arrhythmias
- Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms.
- Tachycardia is a high heart rate (>100 bpm), and bradycardia is a low heart rate (<60 bpm).
- Atrial and ventricular fibrillation are dangerous arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmias can be detected using ECG.
Key Cardiac Measures
- Heart rate (HR) is the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm).
- Exercise, hormones, temperature and external stimuli alter HR.
- Stroke volume (SV) is the amount of blood pumped per beat.
- Preload and afterload affect stroke volume.
- Stroke volume depends on the force of contraction.
- Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped per minute.
- CO is the product of HR and SV
Factors impacting Cardiac Output
- Heart rate, age, hormones, and fitness levels affect heart rate.
- Heart size, fitness levels, preload (EDV) and afterload affect stroke volume.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, are high-pressure vessels.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart, operate at lower pressure.
- Capillaries are the smallest vessels where exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes takes place.
- Arteries are elastic and can expand to accommodate changes in blood volume.
- Veins have valves to prevent backflow.
Blood Vessel Sizes
- Different blood vessels are distinguished by their diameters, ranging from the aorta to capillaries.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels.
- Systolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart beats (high).
- Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure between beats (low).
- BP measurement is done by instruments such as a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
- Blood pressure is affected by many factors, including the heart rate and stroke volume, and blood volume.
Regulation of Blood Pressure
- The autonomic nervous system, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and baroreceptors regulate blood pressure.
- Baroreceptors are pressure sensors in the carotid and aortic arteries.
Measuring Blood Pressure
- Measuring blood pressure involves using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
- The sounds heard are called Korotkov sounds.
Blood
- Blood is a fluid connective tissue composed of plasma (55%) and formed elements (45%).
- Red blood cells (RBCs) carry oxygen, white blood cells (WBCs) defend against infection and platelets aid in clotting.
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This quiz focuses on the concepts of blood pressure measurement, including the significance of Korotkov sounds and the physiological mechanisms behind blood flow. Explore how external factors, blood properties, and vascular responses play a role in blood pressure regulation. Test your knowledge on the nuances of cardiovascular health!
