Blood Types and Transfusion Reactions
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What is the primary function of the coronary vessels?

  • To supply the heart with nutrients (correct)
  • To regulate electrical activity in the heart
  • To transport oxygenated blood to the lungs
  • To pump blood out of the heart

What is the sequence of events during one heartbeat known as?

  • Cardiac rhythm
  • Cardiac output
  • Cardiac cycle (correct)
  • Cardiac conduction

Which of the following describes systole?

  • The contraction phase of the heart (correct)
  • The slipping of blood back into the heart
  • The filling phase of the heart
  • The phase of heart relaxation

What initiates the electrical impulses that generate the heartbeat?

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What is indicated by the term 'fibrillation' in the context of heart rhythms?

<p>Rapid and uncoordinated ventricular contractions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if someone with type O blood received a blood transfusion with type A blood?

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In the context of blood types, what is the universal donor blood type?

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What occurs when Rh-negative blood is first exposed to Rh-positive blood?

<p>The body produces antibodies against the Rh antigen. (A), There is no immune response on the first transfusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chambers of the heart are separated by the interventricular septum?

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How does Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH) affect blood pressure?

<p>It decreases sodium reabsorption, leading to lower blood volume. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pericardium surrounding the heart?

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What structure prevents backflow from the ventricles to the atria?

<p>Bicuspid valve (C), Tricuspid valve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final destination of blood leaving the left ventricle?

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What occurs if there is an obstruction in the coronary vessels?

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Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the relaxation of the ventricles?

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During the cardiac conduction process, what is the role of the bundle of His?

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What is indicated by the absence of a pulse in a patient experiencing fibrillation?

<p>Quivering ventricles failing to pump blood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal resting pulse rate as dictated by the sinoatrial (SA) node?

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What is the primary consequence of myocardial infarction?

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Which structure is responsible for collecting blood from capillaries before returning it to the right atrium?

<p>Coronary sinus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the phenomenon of palpitations?

<p>Occasional irregular heartbeats. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood vessels are responsible for supplying nutrients to the heart muscle?

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What is the primary function of chordae tendineae in the heart?

<p>Prevent valve inversion during heart contraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of a wrong blood type transfusion?

<p>Clumping and rupture of blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type would produce antibodies if it receives Rh-positive blood?

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What structure separates the atria and ventricles of the heart?

<p>Interventricular septum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest walls?

<p>Left ventricle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood volume when Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH) is released?

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What type of blood has no antigens for A and B, allowing it to be accepted by all blood types?

<p>Type O (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries blood away from the right ventricle to the lungs?

<p>Pulmonary artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components are present in the pericardium surrounding the heart?

<p>Fibrous and serous layers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is likely to occur after a second transfusion of Rh-positive blood to an Rh-negative individual?

<p>Hemolysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the pathway of blood through the heart?

<p>Superior vena cava -&gt; Right atrium -&gt; Right ventricle -&gt; Pulmonary artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Coronary Vessels

Blood vessels that supply the heart muscle (myocardium) with nutrients.

Cardiac Cycle

Sequence of events during one heartbeat, involving contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of heart chambers.

Cardiac Conduction

Electrical impulses that control the heart's contraction sequence.

Arrhythmias

Irregular heartbeats, varying from harmless to life-threatening.

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Heart Rate

Number of heartbeats per minute, normally 60-80 bpm at rest (SA node).

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Blood Type A

Blood type with A antigen and anti-B antibodies.

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Blood Type B

Blood type with B antigen and anti-A antibodies.

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Blood Type AB

Blood type with both A & B antigens, no antibodies.

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Blood Type O

Blood type with neither A nor B antigens, anti-A & anti-B antibodies.

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Rh Positive

Blood possessing the Rh antigen.

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Rh Negative

Blood lacking the Rh antigen; can produce antibodies against Rh+ blood.

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Left Ventricle

Heart chamber with thickest walls, strongest contraction, pumps blood to the body.

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Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH)

Hormone released by atria which decreases blood volume and pressure by opposing sodium reabsorption.

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Chordae Tendineae

Tough, fibrous cords that attach to the tricuspid and mitral valves, preventing them from prolapsing into the atria during ventricular contraction.

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Papillary Muscles

Small, cone-shaped muscles within the ventricles that attach to the chordae tendineae, helping to prevent valve prolapse.

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Coronary Sinus

A large vein that receives deoxygenated blood from the coronary veins and returns it to the right atrium.

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Myocardium

The heart muscle tissue responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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Ischemia

Reduced blood flow to a tissue, leading to oxygen deprivation.

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Infarct

Dead tissue resulting from prolonged ischemia, where blood flow has not been restored.

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Systole

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle contracts, pumping blood out.

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Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes, allowing the chambers to refill with blood.

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SA Node

The pacemaker of the heart, located in the right atrium, initiates the electrical impulses that control the heart's rhythm.

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Fibrillation

A life-threatening arrhythmia where the ventricles quiver rapidly and ineffectively, leading to no blood flow.

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ABO Blood Groups

A system classifying blood based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on red blood cells, and corresponding antibodies in the plasma.

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Universal Donor

Individuals with type O blood, lacking A and B antigens, can donate to all blood types without causing a transfusion reaction.

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Universal Recipient

Individuals with type AB blood, having both A and B antigens, can receive blood from all blood types without causing a transfusion reaction.

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Rh Factor

An additional antigen found on the surface of red blood cells, designated as either Rh-positive (Rh+) or Rh-negative (Rh-).

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Hemolysis

The destruction of red blood cells, often caused by incompatible blood transfusions or autoimmune conditions.

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Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, containing vital structures like the heart, major blood vessels, and esophagus.

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Pericardium

A protective sac surrounding the heart, composed of two layers: fibrous pericardium (outer) and serous pericardium (inner).

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Atrium vs. Ventricle

Atria are the upper chambers receiving blood, while ventricles are the lower chambers pumping blood out of the heart.

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Left Ventricle Function

The left ventricle, with thick walls, pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta. It contracts more forcefully than the right ventricle.

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Study Notes

Blood Types

  • ABO Grouping:
    • Type A blood has A antigens and antibodies to B antigens.
    • Type B blood has B antigens and antibodies to A antigens.
    • Type AB blood has both A and B antigens and no antibodies.
    • Type O blood has neither A nor B antigens and antibodies to both A and B antigens.
  • Transfusion Reactions: Incorrect blood type transfusions cause blood cell clumping and rupture, leading to kidney damage and renal failure.
  • Universal Donor/Recipient: Type O is the universal donor, and type AB is the universal recipient.
  • Type O negative is the universal donor and AB positive is universal recipient.

Rh Factor

  • Rh Positive/Negative: Rh-positive blood has the Rh antigen; Rh-negative blood does not.
  • Anti-Rh Antibody Production: If Rh-negative blood receives Rh-positive blood, the recipient's body produces antibodies against the Rh antigen.
  • Transfusion Reactions (Rh): First Rh-positive transfusion to an Rh-negative recipient may not cause problems, but a second transfusion will cause a serious reaction with hemolysis (red blood cell destruction) and potential kidney damage.

Mediastinum and Pericardium

  • Mediastinum: The central part of the thoracic cavity, containing the heart, great vessels, and esophagus.
  • Pericardium: The membrane surrounding the heart, consisting of two layers:
    • Fibrous pericardium (outer layer)
    • Serous pericardium (inner layer, with parietal and visceral parts).

Chambers, Vessels, and Valves

  • Heart Structure: The heart is a four-chambered pump of cardiac muscle (myocardium) and lined with the endocardium (smooth inner lining to prevent clotting).
  • Atria/Ventricles: Upper chambers are atria; lower chambers are ventricles. Septa separate the atria and ventricles.
  • Blood Pathway: Blood flows through the heart: Inferior/Superior vena cava -> Right atrium -> Tricuspid valve -> Right ventricle -> Pulmonary semilunar valve -> Pulmonary artery -> Lungs -> Pulmonary veins -> Left atrium -> Bicuspid valve -> Left ventricle -> Aortic semilunar valve -> Aorta -> Body

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH)

  • Release Trigger: Atria release ANH when stretched by increased blood volume or pressure.
  • Kidney Effect: ANH decreases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
  • Overall Effect: Water follows sodium, reducing blood volume and blood pressure.

Left Ventricle

  • Wall Thickness: Thicker walls compared to other chambers, allowing for more forceful contractions.
  • Blood Flow: Blood is pumped into the aorta through the aortic semilunar valve. The valve has chordae tendineae and papillary muscles.

Coronary Vessels

  • Origin: Branch from the ascending aorta.
  • Distribution: Vessels branch into smaller arteries, arterioles, and capillaries to supply the myocardium (heart muscle) with nutrients.
  • Blood Return: Coronary veins collect blood from the capillaries and deliver it to the coronary sinus, which returns blood to the right atrium.
  • Ischemia/Infarct: Obstruction causes ischemia (decreased oxygen supply). Without restoring blood flow, the tissue dies (infarct).

Cardiac Cycle

  • Description: The sequence of events during one heartbeat.
  • Phases: Simultaneous contraction of the atria, followed by simultaneous contraction of the ventricles.
  • Systole/Diastole: Systole is contraction; diastole is relaxation.

Cardiac Conduction

  • Regulation: Mechanical heart actions are regulated by the heart's electrical activity.
  • Spontaneity: Heart cells contract spontaneously.
  • Pathway: Electrical impulses originate and spread through the: SA node -> AV node -> Atrial myocardium -> Bundle of His -> Bundle branches -> Purkinje fibers.

Arrhythmias

  • Definition: Irregular heartbeats, ranging from harmless to life-threatening.
  • Palpitations: Occasional, irregular heartbeats.
  • Fibrillation: Rapid and uncoordinated ventricular contractions, ineffectively pumping blood (quivering ventricles = no pulse).

Heart Rate

  • Normal Range (SA Node): 60-80 beats per minute at rest.

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This quiz covers the essential concepts of blood types, including ABO grouping and the Rh factor. Understand the significance of universal donors and recipients, as well as the consequences of incorrect blood transfusions. Test your knowledge on how blood type affects transfusion reactions.

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