Cardiovascular System Overview
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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

To deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Left and right atria, and left and right ventricles

What is the difference between elastic arteries and muscular arteries?

Elastic arteries, such as the aorta, are stretchy and accommodate the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart, while muscular arteries, such as arterioles, are thicker and more muscular to regulate blood flow

What is the function of the one-way valves in veins?

<p>To prevent backflow of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of capillaries in blood circulation?

<p>To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and nutrients with cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of blood?

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

What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation?

<p>Pulmonary circulation involves the flow of deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, while systemic circulation involves the flow of oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

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

How does the autonomic nervous system regulate heart rate and blood pressure?

<p>Through the nervous system's stimulation or inhibition of the heart and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of baroreceptors in blood pressure regulation?

<p>To detect changes in blood pressure and signal the brain to make adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview

  • The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is a network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.
  • Its primary function is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.

Components

Heart

  • A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  • Divided into four chambers: left and right atria, and left and right ventricles
  • The heart beats around 100,000 times per day

Arteries

  • Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
  • Divided into two categories: elastic arteries (e.g., aorta) and muscular arteries (e.g., arterioles)
  • Arteries branch into smaller arterioles, which further branch into capillaries

Veins

  • Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
  • Have one-way valves to prevent backflow
  • Merge to form larger veins, which return blood to the heart

Blood Vessels

  • Capillaries: tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with cells
  • Venules: small vessels that collect blood from capillaries and merge to form veins

Blood

  • A liquid tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products
  • Composed of:
    • Plasma (liquid portion)
    • Red blood cells (carry oxygen)
    • White blood cells (part of immune system)
    • Platelets (involved in blood clotting)

Blood Circulation

  • Pulmonary circulation: deoxygenated blood flows from heart to lungs, picks up oxygen, and returns to heart
  • Systemic circulation: oxygenated blood flows from heart to rest of body, delivers oxygen and nutrients, and returns to heart
  • Blood pressure: the force exerted by blood on blood vessel walls, measured in mmHg

Regulation

  • Autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate and blood pressure
  • Baroreceptors in blood vessels detect changes in blood pressure and signal the brain to make adjustments
  • Hormones, such as epinephrine, can also affect heart rate and blood pressure

Overview

  • The cardiovascular system is a network of organs and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.
  • Its primary function is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products.

Components

Heart

  • A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  • Divided into four chambers: left and right atria, and left and right ventricles.
  • Beats around 100,000 times per day.

Arteries

  • Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
  • Divided into elastic arteries (e.g., aorta) and muscular arteries (e.g., arterioles).
  • Branch into smaller arterioles, which further branch into capillaries.

Veins

  • Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
  • Have one-way valves to prevent backflow.
  • Merge to form larger veins, which return blood to the heart.

Blood Vessels

  • Capillaries: tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with cells.
  • Venules: small vessels that collect blood from capillaries and merge to form veins.

Blood

  • A liquid tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
  • Composed of plasma (liquid portion), red blood cells (carry oxygen), white blood cells (part of immune system), and platelets (involved in blood clotting).

Blood Circulation

  • Pulmonary circulation: deoxygenated blood flows from heart to lungs, picks up oxygen, and returns to heart.
  • Systemic circulation: oxygenated blood flows from heart to rest of body, delivers oxygen and nutrients, and returns to heart.
  • Blood pressure: the force exerted by blood on blood vessel walls, measured in mmHg.

Regulation

  • Autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Baroreceptors in blood vessels detect changes in blood pressure and signal the brain to make adjustments.
  • Hormones, such as epinephrine, can also affect heart rate and blood pressure.

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