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What shape is the heart primarily described as?
What shape is the heart primarily described as?
- Cone (correct)
- Rectangle
- Cylinder
- Square
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the major arteries?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the major arteries?
- Right Ventricle
- Left Ventricle (correct)
- Left Atrium
- Atria
What separates the right atrium from the left atrium?
What separates the right atrium from the left atrium?
- Atrioventricular Valve
- Bicuspid Valve
- Interatrial Septum (correct)
- Interventricular Septum
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
How much of the heart is positioned to the right of the sternal line?
How much of the heart is positioned to the right of the sternal line?
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
Which layer of the pericardium prevents the heart from overstretching?
Which layer of the pericardium prevents the heart from overstretching?
Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?
Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
What is the function of the semilunar valves?
What is the function of the semilunar valves?
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the body?
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the body?
Which chamber pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery?
Which chamber pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery?
What is the role of the myocardium?
What is the role of the myocardium?
What is the primary role of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary role of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
Which type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Which type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
What is the approximate size of the adult human heart?
What is the approximate size of the adult human heart?
Which function is NOT performed by the cardiovascular system?
Which function is NOT performed by the cardiovascular system?
What is the significance of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the significance of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following statements about veins is true?
Which of the following statements about veins is true?
At birth, what is the approximate weight of the heart?
At birth, what is the approximate weight of the heart?
What substances does the cardiovascular system NOT transport?
What substances does the cardiovascular system NOT transport?
What is the primary function of systemic circulation?
What is the primary function of systemic circulation?
Which artery is NOT part of the circle of Willis?
Which artery is NOT part of the circle of Willis?
How much blood does the brain typically receive per minute?
How much blood does the brain typically receive per minute?
What signifies the completion of systemic circulation?
What signifies the completion of systemic circulation?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the brain?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the brain?
What is the primary function of the Sinoatrial (SA) node?
What is the primary function of the Sinoatrial (SA) node?
Which structure is responsible for relaying impulses from the AV node to the ventricles?
Which structure is responsible for relaying impulses from the AV node to the ventricles?
What is the role of the AV node in the conduction system?
What is the role of the AV node in the conduction system?
How fast is depolarization through the AV node?
How fast is depolarization through the AV node?
What allows efficient blood flow through the heart?
What allows efficient blood flow through the heart?
Which part of the conduction system quickly spreads the impulse throughout the ventricles?
Which part of the conduction system quickly spreads the impulse throughout the ventricles?
What are Purkinje fibers specialized for?
What are Purkinje fibers specialized for?
What is the final destination of the electrical impulse from the conduction system?
What is the final destination of the electrical impulse from the conduction system?
What percentage of left ventricular output is supplied to the heart muscles through the coronary artery?
What percentage of left ventricular output is supplied to the heart muscles through the coronary artery?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does blood flow in the coronary arteries increase significantly?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does blood flow in the coronary arteries increase significantly?
What is the primary source of oxygen supply to the liver?
What is the primary source of oxygen supply to the liver?
Which statement about the portal vein and its function is correct?
Which statement about the portal vein and its function is correct?
How much blood does the liver receive per minute?
How much blood does the liver receive per minute?
What is the main function of the SA node in the heart?
What is the main function of the SA node in the heart?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
What is the primary role of the AV node?
What is the primary role of the AV node?
How is cardiac output calculated?
How is cardiac output calculated?
Which valves close during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle?
Which valves close during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle?
What does venous return refer to?
What does venous return refer to?
Which of the following components is a part of the specialized conductive tissue in the heart?
Which of the following components is a part of the specialized conductive tissue in the heart?
What role do the Bundle of His fibers play in cardiac function?
What role do the Bundle of His fibers play in cardiac function?
What is the definition of tachycardia?
What is the definition of tachycardia?
What does bradycardia refer to in terms of heart rate?
What does bradycardia refer to in terms of heart rate?
What is considered a normal heart rate at rest?
What is considered a normal heart rate at rest?
What initiates a normal sinus rhythm in the heart?
What initiates a normal sinus rhythm in the heart?
Where does deoxygenated blood go in pulmonary circulation?
Where does deoxygenated blood go in pulmonary circulation?
How long does it typically take for blood to pass through the pulmonary circulation?
How long does it typically take for blood to pass through the pulmonary circulation?
What does systemic circulation involve?
What does systemic circulation involve?
Which arteries are involved in supplying blood to the brain?
Which arteries are involved in supplying blood to the brain?
What is the primary cause of stroke?
What is the primary cause of stroke?
Which statement about cutaneous circulation is true?
Which statement about cutaneous circulation is true?
What role do arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs) play in the skin?
What role do arteriovenous anastomoses (AVAs) play in the skin?
What happens during systole in the heart?
What happens during systole in the heart?
How does the liver receive blood?
How does the liver receive blood?
What is the function of the portal vein in hepatic circulation?
What is the function of the portal vein in hepatic circulation?
What is the main consequence of vasoconstriction during hypothermia?
What is the main consequence of vasoconstriction during hypothermia?
What does the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus do?
What does the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus do?
Hemorrhagic strokes are primarily caused by?
Hemorrhagic strokes are primarily caused by?
Which process occurs when the body is experiencing hyperthermia?
Which process occurs when the body is experiencing hyperthermia?
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
How is pulse pressure calculated?
How is pulse pressure calculated?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect blood pressure?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect blood pressure?
What is the typical mean arterial pressure for a normal blood pressure reading of 140/80 mmHg?
What is the typical mean arterial pressure for a normal blood pressure reading of 140/80 mmHg?
During which condition is blood pressure typically lower?
During which condition is blood pressure typically lower?
Which category includes local factors affecting blood pressure?
Which category includes local factors affecting blood pressure?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a potential influence on blood pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a potential influence on blood pressure?
Study Notes
Introduction
- Cardiovascular system comprises the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins, each with distinct structures and functions.
- Heart pumps blood; arteries carry oxygenated blood to tissues, while veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart.
- Exception: Pulmonary artery (deoxygenated blood to lungs) and pulmonary veins (oxygenated blood to heart).
- Arteries have thicker walls, greater diameter, and are more elastic than veins; capillaries facilitate material exchange between blood and tissues.
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Delivers oxygen and carbon dioxide to/from tissues.
- Transports nutrients to cells and removes metabolic waste.
- Distributes hormones (e.g., adrenaline, oxytocin).
- Controls body temperature via heat distribution.
Heart Structure
- Heart is a hollow muscular organ about the size of a fist, weighing 250-400g in adults.
- Located in the mediastinum, with its base facing upwards and apex downwards.
- Heart consists of four chambers: two atria (upper) and two ventricles (lower).
- Atria: Receive blood; Ventricles: Pump blood to major arteries.
- Includes valves to prevent backflow during contractions: Tricuspid (right atrium to right ventricle) and Bicuspid (left atrium to left ventricle) valves known as atrioventricular valves.
Dynamics of Heartbeat
- Cardiac Cycle: Sequence of events during each heartbeat, including systole (contraction phase) and diastole (relaxation phase).
- Normal resting heart rate is 72 beats per minute.
- Cardiac Output (CO): Amount of blood ejected by the heart; calculated as CO = Stroke Volume (SV) x Heart Rate (HR).
- Venous Return: The flow of blood back to the heart via veins.
Conduction System of the Heart
- Synchronized contractions of the heart are regulated by specialized conductive tissues.
- SA Node: Primary pacemaker located in right atrium; generates impulses for atrial contraction.
- AV Node: Receives impulses from SA node and delays transmission to ventricles.
- Bundle of His and Purkinje Fibers: Conduct impulses rapidly through myocardium for coordinated ventricular contraction.
Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Alterations in heart rhythm due to various physiological or pathological conditions.
- Normal sinus rhythm: 60-100 beats/min; tachycardia exceeds 100 beats/min; bradycardia falls below 60 beats/min.
- Ectopic beats occur when other cells assume pacemaker roles.
Blood Circulation
Pulmonary Circulation
- Transports deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to lungs for oxygenation and returns oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
- Typically takes about four seconds for blood to complete the cycle.
Systemic Circulation
- Carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to body tissues and returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium via superior and inferior vena cava.
Cerebral Circulation
- Provides blood flow to the brain, receiving 15-16% of cardiac output (approximately 750-800ml/min).
- Blood supply from the basilar and internal carotid arteries; venous drainage via sinuses to the internal jugular vein.
- The Circle of Willis ensures redundant blood supply to the brain.
Applied Physiology: Stroke
- Stroke results from inadequate blood supply to the brain, leading to neuron death and potential paralysis.
- Hemorrhagic stroke involves blood vessel rupture and bleeding into the brain.
Cutaneous Circulation
- Supplies blood to the skin; relatively low metabolic requirements.
- Blood flow through arteriovenous anastomoses aids in temperature regulation, with vasodilation and vasoconstriction altering heat loss.
Coronary Circulation
- Heart muscles receive blood from the coronary arteries (left and right).
- Cardiac output to the heart is about 4-5% during systole; increased flow observed during diastole.
Hepatic Circulation
- Liver, a crucial blood reservoir, receives significant blood supply (1500ml/min) and detoxifies blood.
- Blood from hepatic artery (25% oxygenated) and portal vein (75% from GI tract).
Blood Pressure
- Defined as the pressure exerted by blood on arterial walls, measured in terms of systolic and diastolic pressure.
- Normal systolic pressure: 110-140 mmHg; normal diastolic pressure: 60-90 mmHg.
- Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP): Calculated as MAP = Diastolic Pressure + ½ Pulse Pressure.
Variations in Blood Pressure
- Influenced by age, sex, body composition, exercise, emotions, meal timing, and sleep.
- Normally increases throughout the day and peaks in the late afternoon.
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure
- Local, central, and cardiac factors, including heart rate and vascular resistance.
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This quiz explores the key components and functions of the cardiovascular system, including the structure of the heart and the roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries. Understand how these elements work together to transport blood, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body.
