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What is the primary function of blood in higher organisms?
Which body fluid is primarily responsible for transporting certain substances in the body?
Which of the following organisms is known for its simple method of circulation?
What component of blood is primarily a fluid matrix?
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What essential substances must be continuously removed for healthy tissue functioning?
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What is the average duration of a cardiac cycle in seconds?
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What is the significance of the 'lub' sound in the cardiac cycle?
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How is cardiac output calculated?
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What is the stroke volume per ventricle during a cardiac cycle?
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What does an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?
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What are the two surface antigens involved in ABO grouping?
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Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
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What antibodies are present in the plasma of blood group A?
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Which blood group can accept blood from all four groups?
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What is the compatibility of blood group B for transfusions?
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What is the Rh factor related to?
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Individuals with which blood group cannot donate to AB?
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What percentage of humans have the Rh antigen?
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What is the primary role of the sino-atrial node in the heart?
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What defines double circulation in the cardiovascular system?
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Which type of circulation is characterized by blood flow through a single loop, typically seen in some lower organisms?
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Which of the following cells is primarily involved in resisting infections?
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What is the main function of plasma proteins in the blood?
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What does a deviation from the normal ECG shape indicate?
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What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?
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What role does the hepatic portal vein play in circulation?
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Which blood vessel is responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to the tissues?
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What does the systemic circulation primarily provide to tissues?
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Study Notes
Body Fluids and Circulation
- All living cells require a continuous supply of nutrients and oxygen, as well as removal of waste products for optimal function.
- Different animal groups have evolved various transportation mechanisms for these substances.
- Simple organisms, like sponges, circulate water through body cavities, whereas more complex organisms utilize specialized fluids such as blood and lymph for transport.
Blood Composition and Groups
- Blood is a specialized connective tissue comprised of a fluid matrix called plasma and formed elements (cells).
- ABO blood grouping is determined by the presence of A and B antigens on red blood cells (RBCs) and corresponding antibodies in plasma.
- Blood groups include A (has A antigen, anti-B antibody), B (has B antigen, anti-A antibody), AB (has both antigens, no antibodies), and O (no antigens, both anti-A and anti-B antibodies).
- Group O individuals are universal donors as their blood can be given to any group. AB individuals are universal recipients.
Rh Factor
- Rh factor refers to an antigen found on the surface of RBCs in approximately 80% of humans.
- The presence or absence of the Rh antigen can affect blood transfusions.
Cardiac Activity
- The heart operates through a cyclic process called the cardiac cycle, consisting of systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation) phases.
- The average heart rate is about 72 beats per minute, with each cardiac cycle lasting around 0.8 seconds.
- Each ventricle pumps about 70 mL of blood per beat, termed stroke volume, contributing to an average cardiac output of 5000 mL or 5 liters per minute in a healthy adult.
Heart Sounds and Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Two primary heart sounds are produced during the cardiac cycle: "lub" (closure of tricuspid and bicuspid valves) and "dub" (closure of semilunar valves).
- An electrocardiograph (ECG) provides a visual representation of the heart's electrical activity, helping identify abnormalities in heart function.
Double Circulation
- Blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery, where it goes to the lungs to become oxygenated, then returns to the left atrium via pulmonary veins.
- The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, distributing it to body tissues through a network of vessels, returning deoxygenated blood to the right atrium via the systemic circulation.
- The hepatic portal system connects the digestive tract to the liver, filtering blood before it enters general circulation.
Regulation of Heart Activity
- While the heart is autoexcitable, its functions can be adjusted through neural and hormonal mechanisms.
- The sinoatrial (SAN) node serves as the heart's pacemaker, initiating action potentials that regulate heart rhythm.
- The atrioventricular (AV) node and bundle play significant roles in coordinating contractions between atria and ventricles.
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Test your knowledge on the intricacies of body fluids and circulation in various organisms. This quiz will cover the composition of blood, blood groups, and the mechanisms different organisms use for transporting essential nutrients and oxygen. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this essential biological topic.
