Cardiology Chapter One Crossword Flashcards

Study Notes

Cardiovascular Terminology

Syncope: Refers to a fainting spell, indicating a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.
Systole: The phase in the cardiac cycle during which the heart contracts and expels blood from the ventricles into circulation.
Pulmonic Valve: Located between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, it plays a crucial role in directing blood flow toward the lungs.
Atria: The upper chambers of the heart, characterized by thin walls, responsible for receiving blood.

Heart Anatomy

Circumflex Artery: A branch stemming from the left main coronary artery, supplying blood to the lateral wall of the left ventricle, essential for heart muscle nutrition.
Protodiastole: The third phase of systole where blood flow begins to diminish as pressures in atria and ventricles equalize, preparing for the next cycle.
Mitral Valve: Positioned between the left atrium and left ventricle, essential for maintaining unidirectional blood flow into the ventricle.
Ventricles: The heart's lower chambers, muscular and responsible for pumping blood out of the heart: right ventricle to the lungs, left ventricle to the body.

Cardiac Structure and Function

Endocardium: The innermost layer of the heart wall, providing a smooth lining for heart chambers and valves to reduce friction during blood flow.
Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter that facilitates communication within the parasympathetic nervous system, playing a vital role in regulating heart rate.
Septum: The muscular wall that divides the heart into right and left sides, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Semilunar Valves: Valves shaped like half moons that regulate blood flow from the ventricles into the arteries (pulmonary and aortic).
Venules: Small veins that collect deoxygenated blood from capillaries and transport it towards larger veins.
Capillaries: Tiny blood vessels where the exchange of nutrients and oxygen occurs, connecting arterioles and venules.

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Test your knowledge of cardiology terminology with this crossword flashcard quiz based on Chapter One. Each term focuses on key concepts related to the heart's anatomy and functions. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of cardiovascular terms.