Cardiovascular System Anatomy Quiz
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What is the focus of the first topic in this course?

  • Renal physiology
  • Digestive physiology
  • Cardiovascular physiology (correct)
  • Respiratory physiology

    • What does the electrical axis of the heart represent?

  • Overall heart rate
  • Endogenous pacemaker cells
  • Conductivity of the heart
  • Direction of electrical activity flow in the heart (correct)

    • What function do endogenous pacemaker cells serve in the heart?

  • Contraction of the heart
  • Production of electrical activity
  • Maintenance of heart rhythm (correct)
  • Regulation of blood pressure

    • What is the purpose of an ECG (electrocardiogram) in diagnosing heart conditions?

    <p>Assessing electrical activity of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cardiovascular system is responsible for producing the familiar heartbeat pattern on an ECG?

    <p>Conductile cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many major topics does this course cover?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the right ventricle?

    <p>Pumping blood to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which septa separates the two ventricles of the heart?

    <p>Interventricular septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the left ventricle?

    <p>Pumping oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the right ventricle not need to pump with as much force compared to the left ventricle?

    <p>It faces less resistance in the pulmonary circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the electrical activity that causes the heart muscle to depolarize and contract generated?

    <p>Sinoatrial (SA) node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the internodal pathways in the heart's conduction system?

    <p>Carrying waves of depolarisation throughout the atria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents electrical activity in the heart from simply going anywhere and ensures that it must go through a specific point?

    <p>Atrioventricular (AV) node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Purkinje fibers in the heart's conduction system?

    <p>Originating at the bottom of the heart and conducting electrical activity upward into the contractile muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cells within the heart electrically coupled?

    <p>By protein fibers called desmosomes and gap junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gap junctions in cardiac muscle cells?

    <p>Allowing direct transfer of electrical current between cells without neurotransmitter involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is stretching and enlargement of cardiac muscle cells undesirable?

    <p>It can ultimately lead to heart failure due to impaired contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation for cardiac output?

    <p>CO = HR x SV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cardiovascular regulatory systems?

    <p>To prevent blood pressure from falling too low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily affects blood pressure within the circulatory system?

    <p>Peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the atrioventricular valve?

    <p>To prevent blood backflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of spirometry in respiratory physiology?

    <p>Measure lung capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of the next lecture after discussing respiratory physiology?

    <p>Regulation of cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does alveolar ventilation look at in respiratory physiology?

    <p>Gas exchange site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary components of the digestive system?

    <p>Stomach and intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?

    <p>Facilitate gut function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of renal physiology in the body?

    <p>Regulate kidney function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components involved in ventilation-perfusion matching?

    <p>Volume of air and volume of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does blood-gas transport in respiratory physiology refer to?

    <p>Transporting oxygen and CO2 in red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the large upswing in depolarization during the third phase of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>Opening of L-type calcium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the repolarization in the fourth phase of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>Opening of voltage-dependent potassium channels and closing of calcium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcium channels in the plateau phase (phase 2) of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>They open to allow a massive amount of calcium through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in phase 3 of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>Delayed-rectifying potassium channels open and calcium channels close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the large upswing in depolarization in the pacemaker potential?

    <p>Opening of voltage-gated sodium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brings about repolarization in the pacemaker potential?

    <p>Opening of voltage-dependent potassium channels and closing of calcium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcium channels in the pacemaker potential?

    <p>They open to allow a massive amount of calcium through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in phase 1 of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>Inward-rectifying potassium channels close and calcium channels open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the cardiac action potential?

    <p>250 to 300 milliseconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resting potential for contractile muscle cells during the cardiac action potential?

    <p>-90mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the initial depolarization during phase 0 of the cardiac action potential?

    <p>Opening of voltage-gated sodium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for preventing the atria from contracting while the ventricles are contracting?

    <p>The slight increase in resistance caused by the AV node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of blood flow under resting conditions does the contraction of the atria account for?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the endogenous pacemaker of the heart?

    <p>SA node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe an area functioning as a pacemaker that is not the SA node?

    <p>Ectopic pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the SA node fails as the pacemaker of the heart?

    <p>The AV node takes over as pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do modern pacemakers sense and stimulate as needed?

    <p>Heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is never at rest in the pacemaker cells of the heart?

    <p>'Funny' channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the depolarization in the first phase of the pacemaker potential?

    <p>Increase in sodium permeability and reduction of potassium permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What channels begin to open just short of the threshold level in order to trigger an action potential in the second phase of the pacemaker potential?

    <p>'T-type' calcium channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ions are involved in driving the rest of the depolarization in cardiac pacemaker cells?

    <p>Calcium and potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implanted in the chest with two leads going into the heart through the vena cava in a modern pacemaker?

    <p>A computerized pacemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an early implantable pacemaker stimulate the heart with?

    <p>Set rates of wall electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiac Physiology and Electrocardiography

    • The first topic of the course emphasizes the understanding of heart function and its electrical activity.
    • The electrical axis of the heart indicates the overall direction of electrical activity and can help identify heart abnormalities.
    • Endogenous pacemaker cells are responsible for initiating and controlling the heart's rhythmic contractions.
    • An ECG (electrocardiogram) is crucial for diagnosing heart conditions by reflecting the electrical activity of the heart.
    • The sinoatrial (SA) node is the part of the cardiovascular system responsible for producing the heartbeat pattern observed on an ECG.

    Heart Structure and Function

    • The course covers multiple major topics related to cardiovascular and respiratory physiology.
    • The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
    • The interventricular septum separates the two ventricles of the heart.
    • The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body, requiring more force than the right ventricle.
    • The right ventricle does not require as much force because it pumps blood over a shorter distance (to the lungs).

    Cardiac Conduction System

    • Electrical activity that triggers heart muscle contraction is generated by the SA node.
    • Internodal pathways facilitate the rapid conduction of electrical signals between the SA node and the atrioventricular (AV) node.
    • The fibrous skeleton of the heart prevents electrical activity from spreading indiscriminately, ensuring proper signal conduction.
    • Purkinje fibers play a crucial role in carrying electrical impulses to the ventricles, ensuring coordinated contraction.

    Cardiac Muscle Cell Coupling

    • Cardiac muscle cells are electrically coupled via gap junctions, allowing for synchronized contraction.
    • Gap junctions enable direct electrical communication between cells, crucial for effective heart function.
    • Excessive stretching and enlargement of cardiac muscle cells can lead to impaired function and heart failure.

    Cardiac Output and Blood Pressure

    • Cardiac output is calculated as heart rate multiplied by stroke volume, determining the amount of blood the heart pumps.
    • Cardiovascular regulatory systems primarily function to maintain blood pressure and ensure adequate blood flow to organs.
    • Blood pressure is primarily influenced by cardiac output and vascular resistance.

    Heart Valves and Accessory Organs

    • The primary function of the atrioventricular valve is to prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria during contraction.
    • In the digestive system, accessory organs aid in digestion but are not part of the main digestive tract itself.

    Respiratory and Renal Physiology

    • Spirometry is used to measure lung function and capacity in respiratory physiology.
    • The next lecture will build upon concepts covered in respiratory physiology, likely expanding into related systems.
    • Alveolar ventilation assesses the efficiency of gas exchange in the respiratory system.
    • Renal physiology regulates fluid, electrolytes, and waste product excretion.

    Ventilation-Perfusion and Gas Transport

    • Components involved in ventilation-perfusion matching ensure optimal gas exchange efficiency within the lungs.
    • Blood-gas transport refers to how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried in the blood.

    Cardiac Action Potential Phases

    • Phase 3 of the cardiac action potential is characterized by rapid depolarization, primarily caused by sodium influx.
    • Repolarization in phase 4 occurs as potassium ions exit the cell.
    • Calcium channels maintain the plateau phase (phase 2), allowing for sustained contraction.
    • Phase 1 involves initial depolarization, followed by a rapid rising phase (phase 0) which is triggered by sodium ion influx.

    Pacemaker Activity

    • The endogenous pacemaker of the heart is the SA node, which sets the rhythm.
    • If the SA node fails, other areas like the AV node can take over as pacemakers.
    • Modern pacemakers can sense the heart’s activity and provide stimulation as needed to maintain rhythm.
    • Pacemaker cells are never at rest, continuously generating electrical signals for heart function.

    Modern Pacemaker Technology

    • Modern pacemakers consist of a device implanted in the chest with leads entering the heart, specifically through the vena cava.
    • Early implantable pacemakers provided continuous stimulation to ensure heart beats were regular.

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