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What happens to the AV valves when the ventricles are relaxed?
Which blood vessels bring deoxygenated blood to the heart?
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
How do the systemic and pulmonary systems differ in terms of pressure and resistance?
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What is the role of small arteries in the circulatory system?
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What is cardiac output?
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What is the main reason for the thicker wall of the left ventricle compared to the right ventricle?
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What characterizes arteries in the circulatory system?
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What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?
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Which heart chambers are responsible for pumping blood into the systemic and pulmonary circulations?
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What role do the semi-lunar valves serve in the heart?
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What is the function of the pericardium surrounding the heart?
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What type of tissue is the myocardium primarily made of?
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How does the cardiac cycle contribute to the cardiovascular system?
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What is the role of the cardiac valves during blood flow?
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Which type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
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What occurs when the ventricles are contracted?
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Which statement correctly describes the pulmonary circulation?
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How do small arteries regulate blood pressure?
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Which of the following statements about veins is correct?
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What role do the atrioventricular (AV) valves serve during ventricular relaxation?
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What distinguishes systemic circulation from pulmonary circulation?
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What is the primary function of the chordae tendineae in the heart?
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Which factors affect the cardiac output of the heart?
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What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the heart valves?
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What separates the two halves of the heart?
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Which layer of the pericardium is attached directly to the heart wall?
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How do the pulmonary and systemic circulatory systems primarily differ?
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What is the main role of the myocardium?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Overview
- The cardiovascular system (CVS) is comprised of the heart and blood vessels
- The heart functions as a pump, moving blood throughout the body
- The heart is divided into four chambers: two atria and two ventricles
- The atria receive blood from the body and lungs
- The ventricles pump blood to the lungs and body
- The heart is separated into two sides (left and right) by a septum: prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
- The heart contains four valves: two atrioventricular (AV) valves and two semilunar valves
- The AV valves regulate blood flow between the atria and ventricles
- Tricuspid valve: located between the right atrium and right ventricle
- Bicuspid (mitral) valve: located between the left atrium and left ventricle
- The semilunar valves regulate blood flow between the ventricles and major arteries
- Aortic valve: controls blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta
- Pulmonary valve: controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery
- The AV valves regulate blood flow between the atria and ventricles
- The heart is covered by the pericardium, which consists of two layers of connective tissue
- Visceral layer: attached to the heart wall
- Parietal layer: reinforced, outer layer
- The fluid-filled cavity between the layers allows for movement of the heart
- The heart wall is made of myocardial tissue
Circulatory Systems
- The CVS consists of two circulatory systems: pulmonary and systemic
Pulmonary Circulation
- Moves blood between the heart and lungs
- Transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- Transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
- Lower pressure, lower resistance, highly distensible
Systemic Circulation
- Moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body
- Transports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body
- Transports deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium
- High pressure, high resistance
- The left ventricle works harder than the right ventricle because of the high pressure required to move blood through the systemic circulation
Functions of the Cardiovascular System
- Transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs
- Transports nutrients from the digestive system to the body
- Includes transportation between the liver (metabolic center) and tissues
- Includes transportation between fat (storage) and tissues
- Transports waste products from production sites to excretion sites
- Helps regulate body temperature
- Transports hormones from endocrine glands to target cells
- Carries immune cells
- Helps stabilize the internal environment by buffering pH and ion concentrations
Heart Valves
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Are made of fibrous connective tissue
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Open and close passively based on pressure gradients
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AV Valves:
- Open when the ventricles are relaxed
- Close when the ventricles contract
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Semilunar Valves:
- Open when the ventricles contract
- Close when the ventricles are relaxed
Blood Vessels
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Blood vessels form the "pipes" that carry blood throughout the body
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Arteries
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Pulmonary arteries: carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- Aorta: carry oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body
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Veins
- Carry blood back to the heart
- Vena cava: carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium (superior vena cava - head and arms, inferior vena cava - legs and lower body)
- Pulmonary veins: carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
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Arterioles
- Smaller arteries
- Control the pressure via the tone of the vessel's smooth muscle
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Capillaries
- The smallest blood vessels
- Site of gas exchange, nutrient delivery, and waste removal
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Venules
- Small veins
- Collect blood from capillaries
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Veins
- Receive blood from venules and return it to the heart
- Venous return is regulated by vein tone
Cardiac Output
- The amount of blood pumped by each half of the heart per minute
- Right heart: pumps blood through the pulmonary system
- Left heart: pumps blood through the systemic system
- Increased cardiac output corresponds to increased physical activity
- Cardiac output is impacted by heart rate and stroke volume
- Heart rate: number of times the heart beats per minute
- Stroke volume: volume of blood pumped by the heart per beat
Cardiovascular System Overview
- The cardiovascular system (CVS) is made up of the heart and blood vessels.
- The heart is a four-chambered organ
- Each chamber is separated by valves that regulate blood flow in one direction.
- Two sets of valves: atrioventricular (AV) valves and semilunar valves.
- AV valves: tricuspid (right side) and bicuspid (left side).
- Semilunar valves: aortic and pulmonary.
Major Functions of the CVS
- Transport oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and tissues.
- Transport nutrients, including those from the intestine to tissues, and between the liver and fat stores.
- Transport waste products from production sites to excretion sites.
- Transport heat from the interior of the body to the skin.
- Transport hormones from endocrine glands to target cells.
- Carry immune cells.
- Stabilize the internal environment by buffering pH and ion concentrations.
Anatomy of the Heart
- The heart is enclosed within a sac called the pericardium, composed of two layers.
- The pericardium prevents overstretching and oversizing of the heart.
- The pericardium contains fluid that allows for some movement of the heart.
- The two atria serve as reservoirs and help transfer blood to the ventricles.
- The two ventricles propel blood into the systemic and pulmonary circulations.
- The heart wall is primarily composed of muscle tissue called myocardium.
- The heart is divided into two halves by a muscular septum.
- The endocardium is a layer of epithelium that covers the inner surface of the heart, similar to the endothelium of blood vessels.
Cardiac Valves
- Cardiac valves are made of fibrous connective tissue.
- The valves are attached to a fibrous ring and allow one-way blood flow.
- Atrioventricular (AV) valves:
- Bicuspid (mitral) valve is located on the left side of the heart.
- Tricuspid valve is located on the right side of the heart.
- The free end of each AV valve is attached to papillary muscles in the ventricles, preventing valve inversion.
- Semilunar valves:
- Aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
- Pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
Valve Opening and Closing
- The opening and closing of the heart valves is a passive mechanism controlled by blood pressure and pressure gradients.
- When ventricles relax, pressure is lower, and AV valves open.
- When ventricles contract, pressure increases, and AV valves close.
- When the pressure in the ventricles exceeds arterial pressure, the aortic and pulmonary valves open.
- When the ventricles are emptied, pressure drops, and all valves close.
Great Vessels
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Arteries:
- Carry blood away from the heart to tissues and organs.
- Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
- The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
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Veins:
- Carry blood from the tissues and organs back to the heart.
- The vena cava (superior and inferior) carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium.
- Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries branch off the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
- They require elasticity to handle the pressure from ventricle contractions.
- Small arteries deliver blood locally to arterioles and capillaries within tissues.
- Capillaries are the site of gas exchange, nutrient and waste transport, etc.
- Venules collect blood from capillaries.
- Veins receive blood from venules and return it to the heart.
- Alterations in the tone of veins can modify venous return.
Systemic and Pulmonary Systems
- Both systems have arteries and veins.
- Pulmonary system: heart-lungs loop for blood oxygenation.
- Characterized by low pressure, low resistance, and high distensibility.
- Systemic system: distributes oxygenated blood and nutrients throughout the body.
- Characterized by high pressure, high resistance.
- The left ventricle performs 5-7 times more work than the right ventricle, explaining its thicker wall.
Cardiac Output
- Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by each half of the heart per minute.
- The right and left sides of the heart each have their own cardiac output.
- Cardiac output is a measure of the heart's overall efficiency.
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Explore the intricate details of the cardiovascular system, including the heart's anatomy and functions. This overview covers the four chambers of the heart, as well as the roles of valves and blood flow regulation. Perfect for those studying human biology or related health sciences.
