Cardiovascular System

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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

  • To regulate body temperature
  • To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues (correct)
  • To support immune function only
  • To produce hormones

What is the name of the node that regulates the heartbeat?

  • Purkinje fibers
  • Atrioventricular node
  • Sinoatrial node (correct)
  • Bundle of His

What type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

  • Capillaries
  • Arteries (correct)
  • Veins
  • Pulmonary vessels

What is the term for the circulation of blood from the body to the lungs to pick up oxygen?

<p>Pulmonary circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of blood that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products?

<p>Plasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What system regulates heart rate and blood pressure?

<p>Autonomic nervous system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors in blood vessels detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the brain?

<p>Baroreceptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the circulation of blood from the lungs to the rest of the body?

<p>Systemic circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Overview

The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is a complex network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.

Functions

  • Transport oxygen and nutrients from the lungs and digestive system to cells and tissues
  • Remove carbon dioxide and waste products from cells and tissues
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Maintain blood pressure
  • Support immune function

Components

Heart

  • A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  • Divided into four chambers: left and right atria, left and right ventricles
  • The heartbeat is regulated by the sinoatrial (SA) node

Blood Vessels

  • Arteries: carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
  • Veins: carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
  • Capillaries: allow for exchange of oxygen and nutrients with cells and tissues

Blood

  • A liquid tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
  • Composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
  • pH and temperature regulation are critical for proper function

Blood Circulation

  • Pulmonary circulation: oxygen-depleted blood from the body enters the right atrium, then travels to the lungs to pick up oxygen
  • Systemic circulation: oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium, then travels to the rest of the body
  • Blood pressure is highest in arteries and lowest in veins

Regulation

  • Autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate and blood pressure
  • Baroreceptors in blood vessels detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the brain for adjustment
  • Hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine also play a role in regulating cardiovascular function

Overview

  • The cardiovascular system is a complex network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.

Functions

  • Transports oxygen and nutrients from lungs and digestive system to cells and tissues.
  • Removes carbon dioxide and waste products from cells and tissues.
  • Regulates body temperature.
  • Maintains blood pressure.
  • Supports immune function.

Components

Heart

  • A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  • Divided into four chambers: left and right atria, left and right ventricles.
  • Heartbeat regulated by the sinoatrial (SA) node.

Blood Vessels

  • Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
  • Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
  • Capillaries allow for exchange of oxygen and nutrients with cells and tissues.

Blood

  • A liquid tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
  • Composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • pH and temperature regulation are critical for proper function.

Blood Circulation

  • Pulmonary circulation: oxygen-depleted blood from the body enters the right atrium, then travels to the lungs to pick up oxygen.
  • Systemic circulation: oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium, then travels to the rest of the body.
  • Blood pressure is highest in arteries and lowest in veins.

Regulation

  • Autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Baroreceptors in blood vessels detect changes in blood pressure and send signals to the brain for adjustment.
  • Hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine also play a role in regulating cardiovascular function.

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