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What are the functions of the atria and ventricles of the heart?
What are the functions of the atria and ventricles of the heart?
Atria are the receiving chambers of the heart, and ventricles are the discharging chambers of the heart.
What coverings does the heart have and what is the heart's lining called?
What coverings does the heart have and what is the heart's lining called?
Pericardium is two layers of fibrous tissue with a small space in between. Endocardium is the lining.
What are systole and diastole of the heart?
What are systole and diastole of the heart?
Systole is the contraction, and diastole is the relaxation of the atria and ventricle.
What are the two major circulations of the body?
What are the two major circulations of the body?
What structure is the natural 'pacemaker' of the heart?
What structure is the natural 'pacemaker' of the heart?
What information is in an electrocardiogram?
What information is in an electrocardiogram?
Can you describe the three major layers of a large blood vessel?
Can you describe the three major layers of a large blood vessel?
What are capillaries?
What are capillaries?
How do systemic and pulmonary circulations differ?
How do systemic and pulmonary circulations differ?
What is the hepatic portal circulation?
What is the hepatic portal circulation?
How is fetal circulation different from adult circulation?
How is fetal circulation different from adult circulation?
How does the blood pressure gradient explain blood flow?
How does the blood pressure gradient explain blood flow?
Name four factors that influence blood pressure.
Name four factors that influence blood pressure.
Does a person's blood pressure stay the same all the time?
Does a person's blood pressure stay the same all the time?
What are the places on your body that you can likely feel your pulse?
What are the places on your body that you can likely feel your pulse?
____ are the thicker chambers of the heart, which are sometimes called the discharging chambers.
____ are the thicker chambers of the heart, which are sometimes called the discharging chambers.
The ____ are the thinner chambers, which are sometimes called the receiving chambers of the heart.
The ____ are the thinner chambers, which are sometimes called the receiving chambers of the heart.
Cardiac muscle tissue is called _____.
Cardiac muscle tissue is called _____.
The ventricles of the heart are separated into right and left sides by the ____.
The ventricles of the heart are separated into right and left sides by the ____.
The layer of tissue lining the interior of the heart chambers is called the _____.
The layer of tissue lining the interior of the heart chambers is called the _____.
Another term for the visceral pericardium is the ____.
Another term for the visceral pericardium is the ____.
Contraction of the heart is called ____.
Contraction of the heart is called ____.
Relaxation of the heart is called ___.
Relaxation of the heart is called ___.
The heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called the ____ valve.
The heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called the ____ valve.
The term ____ refers to the volume of blood ejected from the ventricle during each beat.
The term ____ refers to the volume of blood ejected from the ventricle during each beat.
The ____ is the pacemaker of the heart and causes the contraction of the atria.
The ____ is the pacemaker of the heart and causes the contraction of the atria.
The ____ are extensions of the atrioventricular fibers and cause the contraction of the ventricles.
The ____ are extensions of the atrioventricular fibers and cause the contraction of the ventricles.
The ECG tracing that occurs when the ventricles depolarize is called the ____.
The ECG tracing that occurs when the ventricles depolarize is called the ____.
The ECG tracing that occurs when the atria depolarize is called the ____.
The ECG tracing that occurs when the atria depolarize is called the ____.
The _____ are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
The _____ are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
The _____ are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
The _____ are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
The ____ are the microscopic blood vessels in which substances are exchanged between the blood and tissues.
The ____ are the microscopic blood vessels in which substances are exchanged between the blood and tissues.
The innermost layer of tissue in an artery is called the _____.
The innermost layer of tissue in an artery is called the _____.
The outermost layer of tissue in an artery is called the ____.
The outermost layer of tissue in an artery is called the ____.
What does systemic circulation involve?
What does systemic circulation involve?
What does pulmonary circulation involve?
What does pulmonary circulation involve?
Match the following structures in the developing fetus that allow most blood to bypass the lungs.
Match the following structures in the developing fetus that allow most blood to bypass the lungs.
Study Notes
Heart Chambers and Functions
- Atria serve as the receiving chambers for blood, while ventricles function as the discharging chambers.
- The ventricles are the thicker chambers of the heart, responsible for pumping blood out of the heart.
Heart Structure and Coverings
- The heart is covered by the pericardium, consisting of two layers of fibrous tissue with a small space in between.
- The endocardium lines the interior of the heart chambers.
Cardiac Phases
- Systole refers to the contraction phase of the heart, whereas diastole indicates the relaxation phase.
Circulatory Systems
- The body has two major circulatory pathways: pulmonary circulation (to and from the lungs) and systemic circulation (to and from the rest of the body).
- The hepatic portal circulation directs blood flow through the liver.
Heart Electrical Activity
- The sinoatrial (SA) node acts as the heart's natural pacemaker, initiating contraction signals for the atria.
- An electrocardiogram (ECG) provides a graphic record of the heart's electrical activity, identifying key waves like the P wave (atria depolarization) and QRS complex (ventricles depolarization).
Blood Vessels
- Blood vessels consist of three major layers:
- Tunica externa: outer layer of connective tissue fibers.
- Tunica media: middle layer of smooth muscle tissue.
- Tunica intima: innermost layer lined by endothelial cells.
- Capillaries, the exchange vessels, are microscopic with a single wall (tunica intima) to facilitate rapid substance exchange.
Blood Flow Dynamics
- Blood pressure gradients are crucial for blood circulation; a gradient allows desired flow, while its absence halts circulation.
- Influencing factors for blood pressure include blood volume, heart contraction strength, heart rate, and blood viscosity.
Fetal Circulation
- Fetal circulation features three structures enabling blood bypass of the underdeveloped lungs: foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus, and ductus venosus (bypassing the immature liver).
Heart Valves and Blood Flow
- The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle, controlling blood flow.
- Blood flow through the heart follows a specific order from right atrium to left ventricle and then out through the aorta.
Pulses and Measurement
- Pulse can be felt in various areas including the temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis arteries.
Summary of Key Terms
- Myocardium: cardiac muscle tissue.
- Stroke volume: volume of blood ejected by a ventricle during each contraction.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart, while arteries transport blood away from the heart.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 12 of the Cardiovascular System. This quiz covers important concepts such as the functions of the atria and ventricles, as well as the heart's coverings and lining. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of cardiac anatomy.
