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What occurs during systole in the cardiac cycle?
What occurs during systole in the cardiac cycle?
- The heart relaxes to fill with blood
- The heart valves close to prevent backflow
- The atria contract to receive blood
- The heart contracts to pump blood out (correct)
Which heart sound is associated with the closing of the atrioventricular (AV) valve?
Which heart sound is associated with the closing of the atrioventricular (AV) valve?
- Lubb
- S2
- S1 (correct)
- Dubb
Where does the electrical signal begin in the heart's conduction system?
Where does the electrical signal begin in the heart's conduction system?
- Atrioventricular node
- Purkinje fibres
- Bundle of His
- Sinoatrial node (correct)
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What is considered a normal pulse rate range in beats per minute?
What is considered a normal pulse rate range in beats per minute?
What condition is characterized by an abnormal heart rate?
What condition is characterized by an abnormal heart rate?
What is the role of the superior and inferior vena cavae in circulation?
What is the role of the superior and inferior vena cavae in circulation?
What happens to the tricuspid valve during ventricular contraction?
What happens to the tricuspid valve during ventricular contraction?
What is exchanged in the capillaries of the lungs?
What is exchanged in the capillaries of the lungs?
What vessels return oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs?
What vessels return oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs?
What occurs during the cardiac cycle?
What occurs during the cardiac cycle?
Where does the blood go after it leaves the left ventricle?
Where does the blood go after it leaves the left ventricle?
What is the normal range for heart rate?
What is the normal range for heart rate?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?
What is the largest blood vessel in the body?
What is the largest blood vessel in the body?
Which of the following valves is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?
Which of the following valves is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?
What separates the left and right sides of the heart?
What separates the left and right sides of the heart?
Which layer of the heart is the thickest muscular layer?
Which layer of the heart is the thickest muscular layer?
What hormone does the heart produce that regulates sodium levels?
What hormone does the heart produce that regulates sodium levels?
Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel of the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel of the heart?
Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Overview
- Involves the heart and its blood vessels.
- Normal blood volume ranges from 5-6 liters.
- Average heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute.
- Heart is muscular, fist-sized, located behind the sternum.
- Weight: approximately 250g in females and 300g in males.
Heart Anatomy
- Composed of 4 chambers: 2 atria (upper) and 2 ventricles (lower).
- Septum divides the heart into right and left sides, with interatrial, interventricular, and atrioventricular septa.
- Heart layers:
- Endocardium: innermost smooth muscle layer.
- Myocardium: thick middle muscular layer.
- Pericardium: outer layer with visceral (epicardium) and parietal parts.
Heart Valves
- Tricuspid valve: between right atrium and right ventricle.
- Bicuspid (mitral) valve: between left atrium and left ventricle.
- Pulmonary valve: located in the pulmonary artery.
- Aortic valve: located in the aorta.
- Atrioventricular valves include tricuspid and bicuspid; semilunar valves include pulmonary and aortic.
Blood Circulation
- Right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs (pulmonary circulation).
- Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body (systemic circulation).
- Deoxygenated blood returns to right atrium via superior and inferior vena cava.
- Blood flows through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle and then to the lungs via pulmonary arteries.
- Blood is oxygenated in the lungs, and four pulmonary veins return it to the left atrium.
- Bicuspid valve allows blood to flow into the left ventricle, which pumps it into the aorta and throughout the body.
Cardiac Cycle
- Defined as events from one heartbeat to the next, lasting about 0.8 seconds.
- Heart sounds (S1, S2) arise from valves closing during the cardiac cycle.
- Systole refers to heart contraction; diastole refers to heart relaxation.
Heart Sounds
- First heart sound (S1): associated with AV valve closure.
- Second heart sound (S2): associated with semilunar valve closure.
Conduction System
- Sinoatrial node (SA node) initiates electrical impulses; considered the heart's pacemaker.
- Electrical impulses travel to the atrioventricular node (AV node) causing atrial contraction.
- The impulse then transmits via the bundle of His to Purkinje fibers, leading to ventricular contraction.
- Blood is forced into the pulmonary artery and aorta during this process.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Electrocardiograph measures the heart's electrical activity.
- Recording obtained is an electrocardiogram.
Vascular System Components
- Arteries: transport blood away from the heart.
- Veins: return blood to the heart.
- Capillaries: connect arteries and veins facilitating nutrient and waste exchange.
Pulse and Arrhythmias
- Normal pulse rate is 60-100 beats per minute.
- Arrhythmias reflect irregular heartbeats, including conditions like bradycardia (slow heartbeat).
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This quiz explores key concepts related to the cardiovascular system, including the structure and function of the heart, normal blood volume, and heart rates. It also addresses the importance of the stethoscope in auscultation and the role of hormones like ANF. Test your knowledge on these vital topics!
