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Which artery supplies the AV node in the majority of people?
What is the primary function of B-Type natriuretic peptide produced by ventricular myocytes?
Which vein opens into the right atrium just to the left of the mouth of the inferior vena cava?
What is the dominant pacemaker in a healthy heart?
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From which region does sympathetic innervation supply the AV node, SA node, and cardiac muscle?
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What are the components of the cardiovascular system?
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Which of the following is NOT a core function of the cardiovascular system?
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Which of the following is an example of a body fluid compartment?
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What is the primary function of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
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Which of the following is responsible for protection against infection and blood loss in the cardiovascular system?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Components
- The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Blood Supply to AV Node
- The artery that supplies the AV node in the majority of people is the right coronary artery.
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Function
- The primary function of B-Type natriuretic peptide produced by ventricular myocytes is to reduce blood volume and pressure by promoting vasodilation and increasing sodium excretion.
Veins and Right Atrium
- The vein that opens into the right atrium just to the left of the mouth of the inferior vena cava is the coronary sinus.
Dominant Pacemaker in Healthy Heart
- The dominant pacemaker in a healthy heart is the sinoatrial (SA) node.
Sympathetic Innervation
- Sympathetic innervation supplies the AV node, SA node, and cardiac muscle from the cervical and thoracic regions of the spinal cord.
Core Functions of Cardiovascular System
- The core functions of the cardiovascular system are transportation of oxygen and nutrients, removal of waste products, regulation of body temperature, and maintenance of blood pressure.
Non-Core Functions
- The cardiovascular system is not responsible for digestion or absorption of nutrients.
Body Fluid Compartments
- Examples of body fluid compartments include intravascular, interstitial, and intracellular fluids.
Primary Function of Blood Vessels
- The primary function of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system is to transport blood throughout the body.
Protection against Infection and Blood Loss
- The primary function of platelets and the coagulation cascade is to protect against infection and blood loss in the cardiovascular system.
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Learn about the components of the cardiovascular system, body fluid compartments, cardiac anatomy, and the core functions of the cardiovascular system in this overview quiz tailored for year 1 medical students.
