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Which blood vessels are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood?
Which blood vessels are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood?
What major role does the pulmonary circuit serve in blood circulation?
What major role does the pulmonary circuit serve in blood circulation?
In which part of the heart does oxygen-poor blood enter first?
In which part of the heart does oxygen-poor blood enter first?
Which sequence correctly describes the path of blood through the heart?
Which sequence correctly describes the path of blood through the heart?
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Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?
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What is the correct function of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the correct function of veins in the circulatory system?
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Which component of the heart prevents backflow of blood within the chambers?
Which component of the heart prevents backflow of blood within the chambers?
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Which vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?
Which vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?
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What are the two main functions of the cardiovascular system?
What are the two main functions of the cardiovascular system?
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Which covering is described as the 'inside covering' of the heart?
Which covering is described as the 'inside covering' of the heart?
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Which layer of the heart wall is primarily made up of cardiac muscle?
Which layer of the heart wall is primarily made up of cardiac muscle?
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What is the approximate size of the human heart?
What is the approximate size of the human heart?
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Where is the heart located in the human body?
Where is the heart located in the human body?
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What type of fluid fills the space between the layers of the serous pericardium?
What type of fluid fills the space between the layers of the serous pericardium?
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What term describes the outermost layer of the heart wall?
What term describes the outermost layer of the heart wall?
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Which chamber of the heart is responsible for receiving oxygen-poor blood?
Which chamber of the heart is responsible for receiving oxygen-poor blood?
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What is the primary function of the heart valves?
What is the primary function of the heart valves?
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Which of the following pairs lists the correct left and right atrioventricular valves?
Which of the following pairs lists the correct left and right atrioventricular valves?
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What prevents the atrioventricular valves from everting into the atria?
What prevents the atrioventricular valves from everting into the atria?
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During which part of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
During which part of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract?
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What is the sound 'Lub' associated with in the cardiac cycle?
What is the sound 'Lub' associated with in the cardiac cycle?
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Which semilunar valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery?
Which semilunar valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery?
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What happens to the semilunar valves during ventricular relaxation?
What happens to the semilunar valves during ventricular relaxation?
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In one complete cardiac cycle, when do the atria contract?
In one complete cardiac cycle, when do the atria contract?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system is a closed system composed of the heart and blood vessels
- The heart pumps blood to all parts of the body
- Blood vessels allow blood to circulate throughout the body
Heart Functions
- Delivers oxygen and nutrients
- Removes carbon dioxide and other waste products
Heart Size and Location
- About the size of a fist
- Located in the thoracic cavity
- Medial to the lungs
- Superior to the diaphragm
- Posterior to the sternum
- Pointed apex towards the left hip, base towards the right shoulder
- Located within the mediastinum
Heart Coverings
- Fibrous pericardium: Outer covering, loose and superficial
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Serous pericardium: Inner covering, deep to the fibrous pericardium
- Parietal pericardium: Outer layer, lines the inner surface of the fibrous pericardium
- Visceral pericardium: Inner layer, physically attached to the heart, also called epicardium
- Serous fluid fills the cavity between the layers
Heart Wall Layers
- Epicardium (Outer Layer): This is the visceral pericardium
- Myocardium (Middle Layer): Mostly cardiac muscle
- Endocardium (Inner Layer): Simple squamous epithelium, also called endothelium
Heart Anatomy (Chambers)
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Atria: Two upper chambers that receive blood
- Right atrium
- Left atrium
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Ventricles: Two lower chambers that discharge blood
- Right ventricle
- Left ventricle
Heart Anatomy (Blood Vessels)
- Veins: Carry blood towards the heart
- Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart
Heart: Path of Blood
- Right and left sides act as separate pumps
- Right side pumps oxygen-poor blood
- Left side pumps oxygen-rich blood
Heart Anatomy (Large Blood Vessels)
- Superior vena cava
- Inferior vena cava
- Pulmonary trunk
- Right pulmonary artery
- Left pulmonary artery
- Two right pulmonary veins
- Two left pulmonary veins
- Aorta
Blood Circulation
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Pulmonary Circuit: Heart → Lungs → Heart. Includes pulmonary arteries and veins.
- Purpose: Oxygenate the blood.
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Systemic Circuit: Heart → Body → Heart. Includes venae cavae, and the aorta.
- Purpose: Supply cells with oxygenated blood.
Heart: Path of Blood (Specific Steps)
- Oxygen-poor blood flows into the right atrium
- Blood moves to the right ventricle
- The right ventricle pumps blood to the pulmonary trunk
- Blood passes to the lungs to pick up oxygen and unload carbon dioxide
- Oxygen-rich blood returns to the left atrium
- Blood moves to the left ventricle
- The left ventricle pumps blood to the aorta to be distributed throughout the body.
- Tissues use up oxygen, blood becomes oxygen-poor, and the cycle repeats.
Heart Valves
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Atrioventricular (AV) Valves:
- Allow blood to flow in one direction (atria to ventricles)
- Valves open as blood is pumped through
- Close to prevent blood flow back (backflow)
- Held in place by chordae tendineae ("heart strings")
- Two AV valves: Mitral/bicuspid (left side) and Tricuspid (right side)
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Semilunar Valves:
- Allow blood to flow out of the ventricles
- Three semilunar valves: Pulmonary (right side) and Aortic (left side)
Heart Operation of AV Valves
- Blood entering atria puts pressure on AV valves, forcing them open
- Ventricles fill with blood
- Atria contract, forcing the rest of the blood into the ventricles
- Ventricles contract, pushing against AV valve flaps; AV valves close
- Chordae tendineae tighten, preventing valve flaps from inverting into atria
- Ventricles relax; pressure decreases; blood flows back from arteries, closing the semilunar valves
Heart Sounds
- Using a stethoscope, two sounds are heard during each cardiac cycle: "lub-dup"
- "Lub": Closing of the AV valves
- "Dup": Closing of the semilunar valves
Cardiac Cycle
- Events of one complete heartbeat
- Atria contract simultaneously
- Atria relax, ventricles contract
- Contraction = Systole
- Relaxation = Diastole
Heart Conduction System
- Heart beats controlled by an intrinsic conduction system, allowing heart muscle cells to contract without nerve impulses
- Special tissue (no where else in body)
- Sinoatrial node (SA node: pacemaker)
- Atrioventricular node (AV node)
- Atrioventricular bundle
- Bundle branches
- Purkinje fibers
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Explore the essential components and functions of the cardiovascular system, including the heart and blood vessels. This quiz covers aspects such as heart size, location, and the layers of heart coverings. Test your knowledge on how the cardiovascular system contributes to overall bodily function.
