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Cardiovascular System Overview

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What is the primary function of cardiomyocytes?

To pump blood rhythmically and involuntarily. (correct)

To enable voluntary movement of limbs.

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

To connect veins to capillaries.

Which statement about arteries is accurate?

They carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Their walls are thinner than veins.

They have no elastic properties.

They carry blood away from the heart. (correct)

What distinguishes veins from arteries?

Veins have thinner walls and contain valves to prevent backflow. (correct)

Veins are responsible for transporting blood under high pressure.

Veins transport oxygen-rich blood only.

Veins have thicker walls and no valves.

What role do capillaries play in the circulatory system?

<p>To allow for the exchange of substances between blood and tissues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do arterioles contribute to the circulatory system?

<p>They regulate blood flow to capillary beds through constriction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cardiac Muscle Function

Cardiomyocytes are the muscle cells in the heart
They contract rhythmically and involuntarily, unlike skeletal muscle
Electric impulses are produced by the heart
Impulses can be observed as an electrocardiogram (ECG)

Blood Vessel Structure and Function

Arteries carry blood away from the heart
The aorta is the main artery in the systemic circulation
Arterial walls are thick and elastic, helping to smooth out pressure changes
Arterioles are smaller branches of arteries, with more muscle tissue in their walls to regulate blood flow
Capillaries are narrow vessels, allowing for the exchange of nutrients, waste, and oxygen with tissues
Venules are small veins, connecting to minor veins
Veins carry blood back to the heart, with thinner walls than arteries and valves to prevent backflow

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This quiz covers the essential functions of cardiac muscle and the structure of blood vessels. You will learn about the unique characteristics of cardiomyocytes, the flow of blood through the heart and vessels, and the physiological roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries. Test your knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology!