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What is the function of the Tunica Media in arteries?
What is the function of the Tunica Media in arteries?
- Carries oxygenated blood towards tissues
- Contains smooth muscle tissue and regulates the diameter of the artery (correct)
- Composed of endothelium and areolar tissue
- Encloses the whole heart
Where does the pulmonary circuit begin and end?
Where does the pulmonary circuit begin and end?
- Begins at the left ventricle; ends at the right atrium
- Begins at the aorta; ends at the vena cava
- Begins at the pulmonary veins; ends at the pulmonary arteries
- Begins at the right ventricle; ends at the left atrium (correct)
What is the role of the AV valves in the heart?
What is the role of the AV valves in the heart?
- Allow blood to flow only one way, from the atrium into the ventricles (correct)
- Contain smooth muscle tissues and regulate the diameter of the artery
- Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
- Regulate the diameter of the artery
What is the main component of Hemoglobin?
What is the main component of Hemoglobin?
What initiates the 'pacemaker' in the heart?
What initiates the 'pacemaker' in the heart?
What is the role of the EPO (Erythropoietin)?
What is the role of the EPO (Erythropoietin)?
Which layer of the heart wall contains cardiac muscle cells and connective tissue?
Which layer of the heart wall contains cardiac muscle cells and connective tissue?
Where does the systemic circuit begin and end?
Where does the systemic circuit begin and end?
What is the role of the Median cubital in the venous drainage of the abdomen and chest?
What is the role of the Median cubital in the venous drainage of the abdomen and chest?
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
Where are all lymphocytes initially generated?
Where are all lymphocytes initially generated?
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
What is the function of surfactants in the alveoli?
What is the function of surfactants in the alveoli?
Which cells patrol the alveoli epithelial tissue, phagocytosing particles that could cause infection?
Which cells patrol the alveoli epithelial tissue, phagocytosing particles that could cause infection?
Where does the production of surfactants occur?
Where does the production of surfactants occur?
Which component of the respiratory system branches into the right and left primary bronchi?
Which component of the respiratory system branches into the right and left primary bronchi?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the function of the pharynx?
Where are T cells initially generated?
Where are T cells initially generated?
What is the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the larynx?
What is the function of the larynx?
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
What is the function of lymphocytes?
What is the function of lymphocytes?
Which phase involves the conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin, forming a blood clot?
Which phase involves the conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin, forming a blood clot?
What is the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle in one minute?
What is the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle in one minute?
Where do the coronary arteries originate?
Where do the coronary arteries originate?
What percentage of circulating white blood cells do neutrophils make up?
What percentage of circulating white blood cells do neutrophils make up?
What are the four blood types characterized by?
What are the four blood types characterized by?
What is the period between one heartbeat and the next called?
What is the period between one heartbeat and the next called?
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
What is the role of the body's innate defenses against pathogens?
What is the role of the body's innate defenses against pathogens?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?
What is the average lifespan of a red blood cell (RBC)?
What happens to the iron extracted from heme molecules during the recycling of hemoglobin in RBCs?
What happens to the iron extracted from heme molecules during the recycling of hemoglobin in RBCs?
What is the function of reticulocytes in the process of RBC production?
What is the function of reticulocytes in the process of RBC production?
What is the color of the feces due to the breakdown of bilirubin in the large intestine?
What is the color of the feces due to the breakdown of bilirubin in the large intestine?
Where does the conversion of bilirubin to urobilin and stercobilins occur?
Where does the conversion of bilirubin to urobilin and stercobilins occur?
What is the role of erythroblasts in the differentiation of blood cells?
What is the role of erythroblasts in the differentiation of blood cells?
What is the role of vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the role of vitamin K in blood clotting?
What is the function of the epicardium in the heart?
What is the function of the epicardium in the heart?
What is the function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
Which blood type can donate to Type AB?
Which blood type can donate to Type AB?
What triggers the release of chemicals in the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the release of chemicals in the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What is the function of monocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the function of monocytes in the bloodstream?
Which type of immunity is specific, systemic, and has memory, providing a powerful defense against specific threats?
Which type of immunity is specific, systemic, and has memory, providing a powerful defense against specific threats?
Which cells are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity in the immune system?
Which cells are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity in the immune system?
What is the primary role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the primary role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the complement system in the innate immunity?
What is the main function of the complement system in the innate immunity?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the superior and inferior vena cava?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the superior and inferior vena cava?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for trapping particulates and secreting mucous to protect the membrane between blood and air?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for trapping particulates and secreting mucous to protect the membrane between blood and air?
Which component of the heart's conducting system is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?
Which component of the heart's conducting system is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?
What is the impact of aging on the immune system?
What is the impact of aging on the immune system?
What is the main function of the atrioventricular (AV) valves in the heart?
What is the main function of the atrioventricular (AV) valves in the heart?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves ventricular relaxation and filling with blood?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves ventricular relaxation and filling with blood?
Where do the coronary arteries originate?
Where do the coronary arteries originate?
What is the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in one beat called?
What is the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in one beat called?
Which type of blood vessel contains valves to ensure one-way blood flow and prevent backflow?
Which type of blood vessel contains valves to ensure one-way blood flow and prevent backflow?
Which component is NOT part of the lymphatic system?
Which component is NOT part of the lymphatic system?
Which type of immunity includes physical barriers, phagocytes, immune surveillance, interferons, complement, inflammation, and fever?
Which type of immunity includes physical barriers, phagocytes, immune surveillance, interferons, complement, inflammation, and fever?
Which cells release histamine in response to injury, causing vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels?
Which cells release histamine in response to injury, causing vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels?
Which circuit supplies oxygenated blood to all organs and tissues?
Which circuit supplies oxygenated blood to all organs and tissues?
Which vessel is the only one allowing exchange between blood and interstitial fluid?
Which vessel is the only one allowing exchange between blood and interstitial fluid?
Study Notes
Cardiovascular System, Blood Types, and Immune System Summary
- Blood flow in the heart: Deoxygenated blood flows from the superior vena cava to the right atrium, then to the right ventricle, through the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary artery, where it goes to the tissues, and returns through the pulmonary veins.
- Coronary circulation: The coronary arteries originate at the base of the ascending aorta, branching into right and left coronary arteries.
- Ventricular differences: The right ventricle has a thinner wall and lower pressure, while the left ventricle has a thicker wall and produces higher pressure, propelling blood to the entire systemic circuit.
- Heart dynamics: Stroke volume is the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in one beat, while cardiac output is the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle in one minute, calculated as the product of stroke volume and heart rate.
- Homeostasis: Normal blood pressure range is 120/80, and it aims to maintain stability in the body when needed.
- Cardiac cycle: It encompasses the period between one heartbeat and the next, involving systole (contraction phase) and diastole (relaxation phase) with alternating periods of contraction and relaxation.
- Blood types: There are four blood types (A, B, AB, O) characterized by different surface antigens and antibodies in plasma.
- Neutrophils: Make up 50-70% of circulating white blood cells, are active phagocytes, and are the first to arrive at an injury site.
- Lymphocytes: Comprise 20-40% of circulating white blood cells, migrate in and out of peripheral tissues, and play a role in immune responses and antibody secretion.
- Coagulation phase: Involves a complex sequence of steps or cascade leading to the conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin, forming a blood clot.
- Lymphatic system: It carries fluids back to the bloodstream, filters out and phagocytoses pathogens, and produces lymphocytes in the red bone marrow and thymus.
- Innate defenses: The body's innate defenses against pathogens include the lymphatic system, nonspecific immunity, and specific immune responses.
Anatomy and Function of Blood Vessels and Lymphatic System
- Arteries have a smaller lumen and greater wall thickness than veins
- Arteries consist of elastic and muscular types, while arterioles have poorly defined tunica externa and thin tunica media
- Capillaries are the only vessels allowing exchange between blood and interstitial fluid
- Veins contain valves to ensure one-way blood flow and prevent backflow
- The pulmonary circuit transports blood between the heart and lungs, while the systemic circuit supplies oxygenated blood to all organs and tissues
- The main components of the lymphatic system are lymphatic vessels, lymphocytes, and lymph fluid
- Lymphocytes are white blood cells that provide defense against specific pathogens
- The lymphatic system carries fluid back to the bloodstream and filters out pathogens
- The lymphatic system produces lymphocytes in the red bone marrow and thymus
- Innate immunity includes physical barriers, phagocytes, immune surveillance, interferons, complement, inflammation, and fever
- Mast cells, basophils, and platelets release histamine in response to injury, causing vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels
- The lymphatic system does not have vessels in certain areas such as the cornea of the eye, bone marrow, and the central nervous system
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Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system, blood types, and immune system with this quiz. Explore topics such as blood flow in the heart, coronary circulation, ventricular differences, heart dynamics, blood types, white blood cells, coagulation phase, lymphatic system, and innate defenses.
