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What role do valves play in the cardiovascular system?
What role do valves play in the cardiovascular system?
- They contribute to the oxygenation of blood.
- They increase the pressure of the blood.
- They ensure one-way blood flow. (correct)
- They allow blood to flow in both directions.
How does blood pressure change as blood travels from arteries to veins?
How does blood pressure change as blood travels from arteries to veins?
- It decreases due to friction in vessel walls. (correct)
- It remains constant throughout the system.
- It fluctuates but stays high in all vessels.
- It steadily increases in veins.
Which structure connects arterioles to capillaries?
Which structure connects arterioles to capillaries?
- Venules
- Arterioles (correct)
- Veins
- Capacitance vessels
What characterizes the walls of capillaries?
What characterizes the walls of capillaries?
What initiates the contraction of the atria in the heart?
What initiates the contraction of the atria in the heart?
Which of the following statements about veins is correct?
Which of the following statements about veins is correct?
What happens to blood pressure as it moves from arterioles to capillaries?
What happens to blood pressure as it moves from arterioles to capillaries?
Which structure has smooth muscle and endothelium but operates under low pressure?
Which structure has smooth muscle and endothelium but operates under low pressure?
What role does the AVN play in the cardiac conduction system?
What role does the AVN play in the cardiac conduction system?
During which phase are the bicuspid and tricuspid valves closed?
During which phase are the bicuspid and tricuspid valves closed?
What is the primary function of thrombocytes in blood?
What is the primary function of thrombocytes in blood?
What happens to the semi-lunar valves during systole?
What happens to the semi-lunar valves during systole?
Which structures are responsible for measuring blood pH and pressure?
Which structures are responsible for measuring blood pH and pressure?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?
How does the cardiac control center respond to excess COâ‚‚ in the blood?
How does the cardiac control center respond to excess COâ‚‚ in the blood?
What is represented by the QRS complex on an ECG?
What is represented by the QRS complex on an ECG?
Flashcards
Atrial Depolarization
Atrial Depolarization
The wave of electrical activity that triggers the contraction of the atria, resulting in the atrial systole. This process is represented by the P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG).
AV Node (AVN)
AV Node (AVN)
A specialized region of tissue located between the atria and ventricles. This region prevents the wave of depolarization from directly spreading to the ventricles, ensuring that the atria contract before the ventricles.
AV Node Delay
AV Node Delay
A brief delay in the transmission of the depolarization signal at the AV Node. This delay ensures that the atria have time to contract and pump blood into the ventricles before the ventricles contract themselves.
Bundle of His
Bundle of His
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Ventricular Depolarization
Ventricular Depolarization
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Systole
Systole
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Diastole
Diastole
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Baroreceptors and Chemoreceptors
Baroreceptors and Chemoreceptors
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Blood pressure
Blood pressure
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Arterioles
Arterioles
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Venules
Venules
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Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary arteries
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Pulmonary veins
Pulmonary veins
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Heart valves
Heart valves
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Sinoatrial node (SAN)
Sinoatrial node (SAN)
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System - Overview
- The cardiovascular system is a closed system of blood vessels and the heart that circulates blood throughout the body.
- Blood pressure changes with vessel size and movement from the heart to tissues and back.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart under high pressure.
- Arterioles connect arteries to capillaries, regulating blood flow and pressure.
- Capillaries are thin-walled blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of substances between blood and tissues.
- Venules connect capillaries to veins, under low pressure.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart under low pressure. Valves prevent backflow.
- The heart is the main organ, responsible for pumping blood.
- Myogenic stimulation means the heart contracts independently without requiring external signals.
- The sinoatrial node (SAN) initiates the heartbeat.
- The atrioventricular node (AVN) slows and regulates the impulse to the ventricles.
- Blood passing through the heart is regulated by specific valves.
- Blood pressure changes during the cardiac cycle (systole and diastole).
Components of Blood
- Blood consists of several components:
- Erythrocytes (red blood cells) carry oxygen.
- Leukocytes (white blood cells) are part of the immune system.
- Thrombocytes (platelets) aid in blood clotting.
- Plasma is the liquid portion, mainly water with dissolved substances.
- Plasma carries substances like CO2 and other dissolved chemicals.
Blood Groups
- There are two major blood grouping systems: ABO and Rhesus (Rh).
- ABO groups are based on antigens (A, B) on red blood cells and antibodies in plasma.
- Rhesus groups are based on the presence or absence of the Rh antigen (RhD) on red blood cells.
- Blood type compatibility is crucial in blood transfusions.
Regulation of Heart Rate
- Chemoreceptors and baroreceptors monitor blood pH and pressure.
- Excess CO2 leads to more acidic blood.
- Sensors send signals to the cardiac control centre in the medulla oblongata.
- The medulla oblongata sends messages through the sympathetic/parasympathetic pathways to the heart, speeding up or slowing down the heart rate.
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Explore the essential functions and components of the cardiovascular system. This quiz covers the structure and dynamics of blood vessels, the heart's role, and the regulation of blood flow and pressure. Test your knowledge about arteries, veins, and the mechanisms that support circulation.
