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What does the PR interval reflect in cardiac physiology?
Which statement correctly describes cardiac myocytes?
What is the primary characteristic of heart failure?
What is the main cause of cardiac arrest?
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Which structure brings oxygenated blood to the embryonic heart?
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Where would you listen to hear the aortic valve using a stethoscope?
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Which phase corresponds to the T wave on an ECG?
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What is the role of papillary muscles in the heart?
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How does an increase in central blood volume affect cardiac output?
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What is the primary mechanism through which the Bainbridge reflex increases heart rate?
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Why must the cardiac output of the right and left ventricles remain equal?
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What is the role of the SERCA pump in cardiac muscle function?
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What effect does increased preload have on cardiac performance?
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How does fever influence cardiac output?
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What limits the increase in cardiac output as blood pressure rises?
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What is the consequence of a decrease in SERCA activity in cardiac myocytes?
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What is defined as the development of brand-new blood vessels from mesodermal cells?
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At what stage in embryonic development does primitive circulation primarily begin to develop?
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Which type of vein returns poorly oxygenated blood from the umbilical vesicle?
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What is the process called when existing blood vessels 'sprout' into adjacent areas and fuse with other vessels?
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During which week does the heart tube position itself within the chest cavity due to lateral folding?
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What primarily develops into the muscular and connective tissue of a blood vessel?
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Which vein is responsible for carrying well-oxygenated blood from the chorion to the fetus?
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What occurs first during the process of vasculogenesis?
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What is the primary mechanism by which calcium is removed from the cytosol of myocytes?
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Which response correctly describes the impact of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on calcium handling in myocytes?
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What is the effect of phosphorylation of phospholamban on SERCA activity?
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Calcium sparks in a myocyte are primarily caused by what mechanism?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the sodium-calcium exchanger in myocytes?
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What is the function of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) in muscle contraction?
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Which of the following statements about the absolute refractory period (ARP) of muscle contraction is true?
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What role do L-type calcium channels play in the excitation-contraction coupling process?
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What develops from the anterior cardinal veins?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of the ductus venosus?
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What remnant is left after the closure of the ductus venosus?
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Which shunt connects the pulmonary trunk directly to the aorta?
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What happens to the left atrial pressure after birth?
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What is the primary clinical significance of an atrial septal defect (ASD)?
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What remnant is associated with the closure of the umbilical arteries?
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Which congenital heart defect is characterized by a failure of the septum primum to seal over?
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What is a potential consequence of severe atrial septal defect (ASD)?
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Study Notes
Cardiac Output
- Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
- It is calculated by multiplying the stroke volume (SV) by the heart rate (HR): CO = SV x HR
- Increased preload (the stretch of the ventricles at the end of diastole) results in increased venous return to the heart and increased CO
- Sympathetic nervous system stimulation increases CO by increasing the force of contraction (inotropy) and the heart rate (chronotropy).
- CO is also influenced by afterload (the resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood), contractility, and heart rate.
Equal Cardiac Output: Right and Left Ventricles
- The right and left ventricles must pump the same amount of blood per minute.
- This ensures proper tissue perfusion, oxygen delivery, and prevents pulmonary congestion and systemic hypoperfusion.
- Preload of one ventricle depends on the CO of the other, ensuring equal volume pumped by both.
SERCA Pump and Cardiac Function
- SERCA (Sarcoplasmic/Endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium ATPase) plays a crucial role in calcium reuptake into the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) after a contraction.
- Reduced SERCA activity would lead to decreased calcium reuptake, prolonged contraction, and potentially weakening of cardiac muscle.
- This would negatively impact overall cardiac function by reducing contractility and potentially leading to heart failure.
Calcium Handling in Myocytes
- Calcium influx through voltage-gated calcium channels (L-type calcium channels) and calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) from the SR triggers muscle contraction.
- Calcium sparks are small calcium releases from individual ryanodine receptor channels, summing up to create the overall calcium increase in the myocyte.
- Calcium sequestration occurs through SERCA (most prominent), sodium-calcium exchanger, and sarcolemma calcium ATPase.
Sympathetic Nervous System Impact on Calcium Handling
- Sympathetic stimulation increases cAMP, leading to phosphorylation of several proteins:
- Phospholamban: This increases SERCA activity, boosting calcium reuptake into the SR.
- Troponin: This decreases calcium affinity, promoting faster relaxation.
- L-type calcium channels: This increases calcium entry, enhancing calcium release from the SR and promoting stronger contractions.
Cardiac Metabolism
- Cardiac myocytes highly depend on oxidative metabolism and use fats as their primary energy source.
- They have limited glycogen storage and rely on circulating free fatty acids (FFAs).
- Minimal anaerobic metabolism capacity makes them vulnerable to oxygen deprivation, leading to "stunning" and cell death within minutes.
Terminology
- Heart failure: Contractility is significantly impaired, leading to reduced ejection fraction (the percentage of blood ejected with each contraction).
- Cardiac arrest: Sudden and unexpected cessation of heart function, often caused by ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
- Angina: Pain caused by ischemia (lack of blood flow) that doesn't result in permanent heart damage.
- Tachyarrhythmia: Abnormal heart rhythm with a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute (tachycardia).
Cardiovascular Embryology
- Vasculogenesis is the development of new blood vessels directly from mesodermal cells (angioblasts).
- Angiogenesis is the sprouting of existing blood vessels, formed by vasculogenesis, connecting them to each other.
Embryonic Vessels
- Three paired veins drain into the heart tube of a 4-week embryo:
- Vitelline vein: Returns poorly oxygenated blood from the umbilical vesicle.
- Umbilical vein: Carries oxygenated blood from the chorion to the fetus.
- Common cardinal veins: Return poorly oxygenated blood from the body.
Fetal Circulation
- The ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary trunk to the aorta, bypassing the fetal lungs.
- The foramen ovale allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs by shunting oxygenated blood from the right atrium to the left atrium.
- The ductus venosus bypasses the liver, allowing oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to directly enter the inferior vena cava.
Circulation After Birth
- The closure of the umbilical arteries, veins, and the ductus venosus redirects blood flow, adapting to the newborn's pulmonary system.
- The closure of the foramen ovale is driven by increased pressure in the left atrium and decreased pressure in the right atrium, redirecting oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation.
Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital heart disease affects about 1% of live births, requiring various interventions depending on the severity.
- Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are common, with most being septum secundum ASDs, shunting blood from the left atrium to the right atrium, potentially increasing pulmonary blood flow.
- Patent foramen ovale is a condition where the septum primum doesn't fully seal, allowing potential blood flow between atria under pressure.
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This quiz covers the concepts of cardiac output, its calculation, and the factors influencing it, including heart rate and stroke volume. It also examines the relationship between the right and left ventricles in maintaining equal cardiac output and the role of the SERCA pump in cardiac function. Test your understanding of these essential cardiovascular principles.