Cardiovascular System Overview
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What happens to the AV valves during the contraction of the ventricles?

  • The AV valves remain open.
  • The AV valves flutter.
  • The AV valves close. (correct)
  • The AV valves partially open.

    • What role do the chordae tendineae play during ventricular contraction?

  • They allow the AV valves to open fully.
  • They open the semilunar valves.
  • They tense and prevent valve inversion. (correct)
  • They relax the AV valves.

    • Which structure is primarily responsible for keeping the left AV valve closed during ventricular contraction?

  • Aortic valve
  • Chordae tendineae
  • Aortic sinus
  • Papillary muscles (correct)

    • During which phase are the semilunar valves open?

    <p>Ventricular contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the left AV valve when the left ventricle contracts?

    <p>It closes to prevent backflow into the atrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cardiac skeleton?

    <p>To provide a structural framework for the atria and ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the structural differences between the left and right ventricles?

    <p>The right ventricle is thinner and develops less pressure compared to the left ventricle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the cardiac skeleton have on electrical signaling in the heart?

    <p>It electrically insulates the ventricular cells from atrial cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the shape of the right ventricle differ from that of the left ventricle?

    <p>The right ventricle has a pouch-like shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the right ventricle contributes to its lower pressure compared to the left ventricle?

    <p>A less muscular structure than the left ventricle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart is primarily responsible for the contraction and pumping of blood?

    <p>Myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue is primarily found in the endocardium?

    <p>Endothelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart is also referred to as the visceral pericardium?

    <p>Epicardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pericardial cavity?

    <p>Act as a lubricant for the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart contains dense fibrous connective tissue?

    <p>Pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the myocardium that enables it to contract?

    <p>Cardiac muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the epicardium?

    <p>The outer layer covering the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the heart wall is composed of areolar tissue?

    <p>Epicardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does systole specifically refer to in the cardiac cycle?

    <p>The contraction phase of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which volume is defined as the volume of blood remaining in the ventricles at the end of systole?

    <p>End-systolic volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Frank-Starling Law, what happens to stroke volume as end-diastolic volume increases?

    <p>Stroke volume increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What heart sound is produced when the AV valves close?

    <p>S1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the semilunar valves close, leading to the production of which heart sound?

    <p>At the end of ventricular contraction, S2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of blood ejected from the ventricles during systole?

    <p>Stroke volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs immediately after the atria contract?

    <p>Ventricular systole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increased blood volume affect the force of contraction according to the Frank-Starling mechanism?

    <p>Increases the force of contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function does the cardiovascular system serve in relation to waste removal?

    <p>Removes metabolic waste from metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the composition of blood plasma?

    <p>A straw-colored liquid consisting of water, ions, and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do platelets play in the circulatory system?

    <p>Form blood clots to prevent hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of red blood cells (RBCs) facilitate gas exchange?

    <p>They lack mitochondria and have a biconcave shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the lymphatic system in relation to the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Picks up excess fluid and returns it to veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart wall is primarily responsible for its contraction?

    <p>Myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of arteries distinguishes them from veins?

    <p>Arteries carry blood away from the heart and have thicker walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the process of blood being moved toward the heart by skeletal muscles?

    <p>Skeletal muscle pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does albumin have on blood plasma?

    <p>Regulates osmotic pressure to maintain blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hematocrit' indicate?

    <p>The volume percentage of red blood cells in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of veins facilitate their function in the circulatory system?

    <p>They contain valves to regulate blood flow and prevent backflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes systemic circulation from pulmonary circulation?

    <p>Systemic circulation is high pressure while pulmonary is low pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of residual volume in lung volume measurements?

    <p>Volume after maximal exhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the composition of formed elements in blood?

    <p>Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT crucial for gas exchange across the respiratory membrane?

    <p>Blood flow rate in pulmonary capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does oxygen leave the alveolar air and enter the blood?

    <p>External respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of red blood cells in gas transport?

    <p>Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of resting tidal volume (Vt) in a normal respiratory cycle?

    <p>500 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does oxygen bind to hemoglobin?

    <p>Reversibly and temporarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT describe the process of internal respiration?

    <p>Involves high PO2 concentration in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to carbon dioxide during gas exchange at the alveoli?

    <p>It enters the alveolar air from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following volumes is measured after a normal exhalation?

    <p>Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the concentration gradient on oxygen and carbon dioxide during gas exchange?

    <p>Oxygen enters the blood while carbon dioxide exits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiovascular System

    • The cardiovascular system includes blood, blood vessels, the heart, and the cardiac cycle.
    • Total blood volume is approximately 5 liters.
    • Blood is composed of formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) and plasma.
    • Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in centrifuged blood.
    • Plasma is the fluid portion of blood, consisting primarily of water and dissolved solutes.
    • Plasma proteins (albumin, globulins, fibrinogen) contribute to blood's osmotic pressure and clotting.
    • Blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins) transport blood throughout the body.
    • Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood toward the heart.
    • Capillaries facilitate gas and nutrient exchange between blood and tissues.
    • The heart pumps blood through the cardiovascular system, including the systemic and pulmonary circuits.
    • The heart has four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) and various valves to control blood flow unidirectionally.
    • The cardiac cycle involves the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart.
    • The heart wall has three layers: epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium.

    Respiratory System

    • The respiratory system has five main functions: gas exchange, moving air, protecting the respiratory surfaces, producing sound, and participating in the sense of smell.
    • The respiratory system is divided into upper and lower respiratory tracts.
    • The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal cavity, sinuses, and pharynx.
    • The lower respiratory tract includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
    • Alveoli are air-filled sacs where gas exchange occurs.
    • The respiratory membrane facilitates diffusion of gases between air and blood.
    • Pulmonary ventilation (breathing) involves the pressure changes within the lungs to move air in and out.
    • Boyle's Law describes the relationship between gas pressure and volume.
    • Pulmonary ventilation includes inhalation (breathing in) and exhalation (breathing out).
    • Breathing involves the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.
    • Lung volume measurements include tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.
    • Gas exchange involves the transfer of oxygen from alveoli to blood and carbon dioxide from blood to alveoli.
    • Partial pressure gradients drive gas exchange.
    • Blood transports gases via hemoglobin (O2) and other mechanisms (CO2).

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