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Which of the following best describes the primary function of arteries within the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of arteries within the cardiovascular system?
- Transport blood away from the heart to various organs and tissues of the body. (correct)
- Serve as the primary reservoirs for blood volume within the circulatory system.
- Return blood from the rest of the body to the heart.
- Facilitate the exchange of nutrients and waste at the cellular level.
What is the role of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the role of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
- Exchanging nutrients and waste products between blood and tissues. (correct)
- Acting as a low-pressure return system to the heart.
- Regulating blood flow based on hormonal signals.
- Distributing blood under high pressure to distant organs.
How do veins contribute to the circulatory process?
How do veins contribute to the circulatory process?
- Filtering toxins from the blood.
- Storing and releasing blood to control blood pressure.
- Allowing blood to flow one-way back to the heart. (correct)
- By actively pumping blood to tissues.
Which component of the cardiovascular system is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen, nutrients, and hormones?
Which component of the cardiovascular system is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen, nutrients, and hormones?
What is a key function of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is a key function of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the cardiovascular system in relation to metabolic wastes?
What is the role of the cardiovascular system in relation to metabolic wastes?
How does the cardiovascular system contribute to immune function?
How does the cardiovascular system contribute to immune function?
What is the pericardium, and what role does it play in the heart's function?
What is the pericardium, and what role does it play in the heart's function?
How does the pericardial fluid contribute to the functionality of the heart?
How does the pericardial fluid contribute to the functionality of the heart?
Apart from reducing friction, what additional protective role does the pericardium serve?
Apart from reducing friction, what additional protective role does the pericardium serve?
Which layer of the heart wall is primarily responsible for the heart's pumping action?
Which layer of the heart wall is primarily responsible for the heart's pumping action?
What is the main characteristic of the endocardium's structure and function?
What is the main characteristic of the endocardium's structure and function?
How does the structure of the endocardium facilitate its function within the heart?
How does the structure of the endocardium facilitate its function within the heart?
What is the key structural difference between atria and ventricles, linked to their function?
What is the key structural difference between atria and ventricles, linked to their function?
What is the functional significance of atria being thin-walled?
What is the functional significance of atria being thin-walled?
How does the thicker-walled structure of the ventricles relate to their function?
How does the thicker-walled structure of the ventricles relate to their function?
Where does the right atrium receive blood from?
Where does the right atrium receive blood from?
Which vessels deliver blood into the left atrium?
Which vessels deliver blood into the left atrium?
What is the primary function of the ventricles within the heart?
What is the primary function of the ventricles within the heart?
How many valves are present in the human heart, and what is their general function?
How many valves are present in the human heart, and what is their general function?
Where are the atrioventricular valves located, and what is their primary function?
Where are the atrioventricular valves located, and what is their primary function?
What is the role of the mitral valve, and where it is located?
What is the role of the mitral valve, and where it is located?
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
Where are the semilunar valves located, and what is their function?
Where are the semilunar valves located, and what is their function?
Which valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
Which valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
What is the role of the pulmonary valve in the circulatory system?
What is the role of the pulmonary valve in the circulatory system?
What are the two main circuits of the cardiovascular system?
What are the two main circuits of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?
What happens to blood in the pulmonary circulation?
What happens to blood in the pulmonary circulation?
Which of the following describes the systemic circulation?
Which of the following describes the systemic circulation?
In which order does blood flow through the following structures: right atrium, lungs, right ventricle?
In which order does blood flow through the following structures: right atrium, lungs, right ventricle?
Through which valve does blood pass after leaving the right atrium?
Through which valve does blood pass after leaving the right atrium?
Which valve does blood pass through as it enters the left ventricle?
Which valve does blood pass through as it enters the left ventricle?
What is the pathway of blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle?
What is the pathway of blood flow after it leaves the left ventricle?
Which of the following best describes valvular regurgitation?
Which of the following best describes valvular regurgitation?
What is a common symptom associated with valvular regurgitation?
What is a common symptom associated with valvular regurgitation?
In the context of valvular pathologies, what defines stenosis?
In the context of valvular pathologies, what defines stenosis?
What audible sign is typically associated with stenosis during a cardiac auscultation?
What audible sign is typically associated with stenosis during a cardiac auscultation?
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Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
The system that refers to the passages through which the blood flows.
Heart
Heart
A pumping organ that is the driving force for the cardiovascular system.
Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels
Passage ways in the cardiovascular system, including arteries, capillaries and veins.
Arteries
Arteries
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Veins
Veins
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Blood
Blood
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The Heart
The Heart
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Pulmonary circulation
Pulmonary circulation
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Systemic circulation
Systemic circulation
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Pericardium
Pericardium
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Epicardium
Epicardium
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Myocardium
Myocardium
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Endocardium
Endocardium
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Atria
Atria
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Coronary Sinus
Coronary Sinus
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Heart Valves
Heart Valves
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Atrioventricular Valves
Atrioventricular Valves
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Semilunar Valves
Semilunar Valves
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Mitral (Bicuspid) Valve
Mitral (Bicuspid) Valve
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Tricuspid Valve
Tricuspid Valve
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Semilunar valves
Semilunar valves
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Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Valve
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Aortic Valve
Aortic Valve
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Regurgitations
Regurgitations
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Stenosis
Stenosis
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Study Notes
- Cardiovascular physiology Introduction, presented by Dr. Ateeqa Younis
Introduction to Cardiovascular System (CVS)
- Refers to the passages through which blood flows
- Made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
Components of the CVS
- The heart serves as the driving force for CVS
- Blood vessels serve as passage ways
- Arteries are distribution channels distributing blood flow to organs
- Capillaries are the exchange region
- Veins are blood reservoirs for directing blood flow back to the heart
- Blood is the transport medium for the system
General Functions of CVS
- Transports: O2, nutrients, water, hormones, electrolytes, and drugs
- Enable rapid washout of metabolic wastes
- Help to regulate temperature and blood flow
- Help with defense mechanisms
Heart Anatomy
- Gross anatomy includes the superior vena cava, right pulmonary artery, pulmonary trunk, right atrium, right pulmonary veins, fossa ovalis, pectinate muscles, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, chordae tendineae, trabeculae carneae, and inferior vena cava
Heart as a Dual Pump
- Muscular pump responsible for forcing blood through arteries, veins, and capillaries
- Is a dual pump driving blood in two consecutive circuits
- The systemic and pulmonary circulations are part of these circuits
- Receives blood from the rest of the body through the vena cava
Circulation: Pulmonary
- Pulmonary circulation moves blood between heart and lungs
- Transports deoxygenated blood to lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
- Oxygenated blood then flows back to heart
Circulation: Systemic
- Systemic circulation moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body
Outer Surface Layers: Pericardium
- Heart enclosed within a double-walled sac referred to as the pericardium
- Consists of clear pericardial fluid inside, about 30-50ml
- Barrier to infection
- Provides lubrication
- Prevents sudden over-distention of heart chamber
Layers of the Heart Wall
- There are three layers of the heart wall
- Epicardium: outermost layer of the heart wall
- Myocardium: second layer, lies under epicardium, responsible for the bulk of the heart mass, enables the pumping action
- Endocardium: innermost layer of heart wall, formed by a single layer of endothelial cells, continues as the endothelium of blood vessels
Heart Chambers: Features
- Is comprised of four chambers
- Two atria and two ventricles
- Atria have thin-walled muscular sheaths
- Blood returns to the heart at the two superior chambers, the right and left atria
- Blood enters right atria from superior and inferior vena cavae and coronary sinus
- Blood enters left atria from pulmonary veins
- Ventricles are the thicker-walled portion of the heart
- Right and left ventricles are pumps ejecting blood into the arteries
- Coronary sinus is collection of veins connecting to form a vessel for collecting blood from heart muscle
- Delivers less-oxygenated blood to the right atrium, like the superior and inferior venae cavae
The Right Heart
- Comprises of the right atrium and right ventricle
- Right atrium receives venous blood from systemic circulation
- Right ventricle pumps blood into pulmonary circulation
The Left Heart
- Comprises of the left atrium and the left ventricle
- Left atrium receives blood from lungs by the pulmonary veins
- Left ventricle ejects blood into the aorta which distributes blood to organs via the arterial system
Heart Valves
- Permit flow of blood through heart in one direction
- Valves are needed for pumping blood effectively and ensure a predominantly one-way flow
- Human heart has four valves
Types of Heart Valves
- Two atrioventricular valves found between atria and ventricles
- Two semilunar valves, placed at opening of vessels arising from ventricles, specifically systemic aorta and pulmonary artery
Atrioventricular Valves: Mitral
- Mitral (bicuspid) valve located between left atrium and left ventricle
- Responsible for preventing backflow of blood from the LV to the LA
Atrioventricular Valves: Tricuspid
- Tricuspid valve (three cusps) lies between right atrium and right ventricle
- Responsible for preventing backflow of blood from the RV to RA
Semilunar Valves: Aortic
- Aortic valves are located at the exits of right and left ventricles
- Enable blood to flow into aortic tree and eventually into the left and right main coronary arteries
- Prevent backflow of blood from the aorta to the LV
Semilunar Valves: Pulmonary
- Enable blood to flow into pulmonary artery
- Prevent the back flow of blood from PA to the RV
Heart Valve Blood Flow Mechanism
- When pressure is greater behind the valve, it opens
- When pressure is greater in front of the valve, it closes
- Valves only open in one direction
Heart Valve Blood Flow: Right Atrium
- Right atrium --> tricuspid valve --> right ventricle
Heart Valve Blood Flow: Right Ventricle
- Right ventricle --> pulmonary valve --> pulmonary arteries --> lungs
Heart Valve Blood Flow: Lungs
- Lungs --> pulmonary veins --> left atrium --> bicuspid valve --> left ventricle --> aortic semilunar valve --> aorta --> systemic circulation
Valvular Pathologies:
Regurgitations (Insufficiency, Incompetency)
- Valve does not close properly
- Whistle sound is produced which creates a murmur
Stenosis
- Valve does not open completely
- Swish sound is produced
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