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Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
- Venules
- Capillaries
- Arteries (correct)
- Veins
What layer of a blood vessel is in direct contact with blood?
What layer of a blood vessel is in direct contact with blood?
- Tunica intima (correct)
- Vasa vasorum
- Tunica media
- Tunica externa
Which arteries are known as distributing arteries?
Which arteries are known as distributing arteries?
- Muscular arteries (correct)
- Arterioles
- Elastic arteries
- Capillaries
What prevents the backflow of blood in veins?
What prevents the backflow of blood in veins?
What is the main characteristic of continuous capillaries in the brain?
What is the main characteristic of continuous capillaries in the brain?
Which capillary type has pores that allow for increased permeability?
Which capillary type has pores that allow for increased permeability?
What controls blood flow into capillary beds?
What controls blood flow into capillary beds?
What term describes veins’ ability to store a large volume of blood?
What term describes veins’ ability to store a large volume of blood?
Which structure prevents the backflow of blood in veins?
Which structure prevents the backflow of blood in veins?
What mechanism plays a major role in promoting venous return during physical activity?
What mechanism plays a major role in promoting venous return during physical activity?
What primarily drives blood flow throughout the circulatory system?
What primarily drives blood flow throughout the circulatory system?
Which factor has the most significant impact on peripheral resistance in blood vessels?
Which factor has the most significant impact on peripheral resistance in blood vessels?
What effect does an increase in vascular resistance have on blood flow?
What effect does an increase in vascular resistance have on blood flow?
Which term describes the smooth, streamlined flow of blood in vessels?
Which term describes the smooth, streamlined flow of blood in vessels?
Which two factors primarily influence arterial blood pressure?
Which two factors primarily influence arterial blood pressure?
How is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) defined?
How is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) defined?
Which reflex is responsible for monitoring blood pressure in the brain?
Which reflex is responsible for monitoring blood pressure in the brain?
Which part of the brain regulates cardiovascular functions and blood pressure?
Which part of the brain regulates cardiovascular functions and blood pressure?
Which hormone increases blood pressure by promoting vasoconstriction?
Which hormone increases blood pressure by promoting vasoconstriction?
What triggers the kidney's release of renin?
What triggers the kidney's release of renin?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood pressure via sodium excretion?
Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood pressure via sodium excretion?
What type of shock occurs due to major blood loss?
What type of shock occurs due to major blood loss?
Which form of hypertension occurs without a known cause?
Which form of hypertension occurs without a known cause?
Flashcards
Blood vessels carrying blood away from heart
Blood vessels carrying blood away from heart
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.
Structure in direct contact with blood
Structure in direct contact with blood
Tunica intima is the innermost layer of a blood vessel that is in direct contact with the blood.
Tunica externa function
Tunica externa function
The tunica externa anchors the blood vessel to surrounding tissues.
Blood vessels with single endothelial layer
Blood vessels with single endothelial layer
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Resistance vessels
Resistance vessels
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Distributing arteries
Distributing arteries
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Brain capillary characteristic
Brain capillary characteristic
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Location of sinusoidal capillaries
Location of sinusoidal capillaries
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Venous valves function
Venous valves function
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Muscular pump in venous return
Muscular pump in venous return
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Driving force for blood flow
Driving force for blood flow
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Peripheral resistance influenced by
Peripheral resistance influenced by
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Resistance increase effect on blood flow
Resistance increase effect on blood flow
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Laminar blood flow
Laminar blood flow
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Arterial blood pressure factors
Arterial blood pressure factors
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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) calculation
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) calculation
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Carotid sinus reflex
Carotid sinus reflex
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Cardiovascular control center location
Cardiovascular control center location
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Hormone increasing blood pressure
Hormone increasing blood pressure
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Renin release stimulus
Renin release stimulus
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Hormone decreasing blood pressure
Hormone decreasing blood pressure
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Long-term blood pressure control
Long-term blood pressure control
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Study Notes
Blood Vessel Structure and Function
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
- Capillaries have a single endothelial layer.
- Tunica intima is the innermost layer in direct contact with blood.
- Tunica media controls blood vessel diameter.
- Tunica externa anchors the vessel to surrounding structures.
- Arterioles are resistance vessels.
- Muscular arteries distribute blood.
- Precapillary sphincters control blood flow into capillary beds.
Types of Arteries and Capillaries
- Continuous capillaries (in the brain) lack intercellular clefts.
- Fenestrated capillaries have pores for increased permeability (e.g., kidneys).
- Sinusoidal capillaries have large lumens and are found in the liver for large molecule exchange.
Veins and Venous Return
- Veins are capacitance vessels, storing a large volume of blood.
- Venous valves prevent backflow.
- Muscular pump and respiratory pump aid venous return.
Blood Flow, Pressure, and Resistance
- Pressure gradient drives blood flow.
- Vessel diameter significantly influences peripheral resistance.
- Blood flow decreases with increased resistance.
- Laminar flow is smooth, streamlined blood flow.
Blood Pressure and Its Regulation
- Elasticity of arteries and blood volume primarily determine arterial blood pressure.
- Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated as diastolic pressure + 1/3 pulse pressure.
- Carotid sinus reflex monitors blood pressure in the brain.
Short-Term and Long-Term Regulation of Blood Pressure
- Medulla oblongata houses the cardiovascular center for blood pressure regulation.
- ADH increases blood pressure via vasoconstriction.
- Renin release is triggered by low blood pressure.
- ANP decreases blood pressure by promoting sodium excretion.
- Renal regulation controls long-term blood pressure.
Types of Shock and Hypertension
- Hypovolemic shock results from significant blood loss.
- Primary hypertension is the most common type, with no identifiable cause.
- Secondary hypertension is due to underlying conditions (e.g., kidney disease).
- Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up.
Blood Pressure Measurement and Pulse
- Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure.
- Sounds of Korotkoff are heard during blood pressure measurement.
- Normal diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg.
- Radial artery is commonly used to measure pulse.
- Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.
Blood Vessel Disorders and Homeostatic Imbalances
- Varicose veins result from weak valves.
- Hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the anal region.
- Vascular shunt connects arterioles directly to venules, bypassing capillaries.
- Baroreceptors help regulate blood pressure via vasodilation/vasoconstriction.
- Transient hypertension is a temporary rise in blood pressure related to physical exertion.
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