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What is the role of the pectinate muscles in the atria?
What is the role of the pectinate muscles in the atria?
- They facilitate blood flow from the atria to the ventricles.
- They are involved in the conduction system of the heart.
- They form the valve structures of the heart.
- They provide muscular support to the atrial walls. (correct)
Which structure is primarily responsible for attaching the septal cusps of the AV valves to the ventricle walls?
Which structure is primarily responsible for attaching the septal cusps of the AV valves to the ventricle walls?
- Trabeculae carnae
- Fossa ovalis
- Papillary muscles
- Chorae tendinae (correct)
What is the conus arteriosis?
What is the conus arteriosis?
- A conical prolongation of the right ventricle. (correct)
- A depression in the interatrial septum.
- A muscular ridge in the left atrium.
- An opening for the vena cava.
What does the fossa ovalis represent in the heart?
What does the fossa ovalis represent in the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the right ventricle?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the right ventricle?
What does stroke volume (SV) refer to?
What does stroke volume (SV) refer to?
How is cardiac output (CO) calculated?
How is cardiac output (CO) calculated?
What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play in heart rate regulation?
What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play in heart rate regulation?
Which component is considered part of the cardiac muscle structure?
Which component is considered part of the cardiac muscle structure?
What effect do thyroid hormones have on heart rate?
What effect do thyroid hormones have on heart rate?
What is the significance of gap junctions in cardiac muscle cells?
What is the significance of gap junctions in cardiac muscle cells?
What prevents tetanic contractions in cardiac myocytes?
What prevents tetanic contractions in cardiac myocytes?
Which factor does NOT typically increase cardiac output (CO)?
Which factor does NOT typically increase cardiac output (CO)?
What happens to the AV valves during late systole?
What happens to the AV valves during late systole?
During early diastole, what occurs in the ventricles?
During early diastole, what occurs in the ventricles?
What characterizes Mobitz II type of heart block?
What characterizes Mobitz II type of heart block?
What happens to atrial pressure during mid-late diastole?
What happens to atrial pressure during mid-late diastole?
What does the Frank-Starling Law state?
What does the Frank-Starling Law state?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the aortic and pulmonary valves close?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the aortic and pulmonary valves close?
When does the SA node fire during the cardiac cycle?
When does the SA node fire during the cardiac cycle?
What is the consequence of pressure rising in the ventricles during early systole?
What is the consequence of pressure rising in the ventricles during early systole?
What is the primary mode of transmission for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
What is the primary mode of transmission for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
What is the source of the left anterior descending coronary artery?
What is the source of the left anterior descending coronary artery?
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with infective endocarditis in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with infective endocarditis in a patient with a ventricular septal defect?
Which of the following characterizes the difference between cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction?
Which of the following characterizes the difference between cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction?
Which of the following best describes valvular dysfunctions?
Which of the following best describes valvular dysfunctions?
What is the significance of the aortic sinus in relation to coronary circulation?
What is the significance of the aortic sinus in relation to coronary circulation?
Which term refers to the major branches off the aorta important for understanding cardiac anatomy?
Which term refers to the major branches off the aorta important for understanding cardiac anatomy?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the right atrium and ventricle?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the right atrium and ventricle?
From which part of the aorta does the Left Coronary Artery (LCA) originate?
From which part of the aorta does the Left Coronary Artery (LCA) originate?
What is a branch of the Right Coronary Artery (RCA)?
What is a branch of the Right Coronary Artery (RCA)?
Which of the following supplies the left atrium?
Which of the following supplies the left atrium?
Which arteries provide anastomoses between the RCA and LCA?
Which arteries provide anastomoses between the RCA and LCA?
What does the Left Coronary Artery (LCA) primarily supply?
What does the Left Coronary Artery (LCA) primarily supply?
Which artery runs along the AV groove?
Which artery runs along the AV groove?
Which artery supplies the AV node?
Which artery supplies the AV node?
What is the primary unknown function of lipoprotein (A)?
What is the primary unknown function of lipoprotein (A)?
Which of the following conditions is not classified under hypertensive heart diseases?
Which of the following conditions is not classified under hypertensive heart diseases?
What characterizes pulmonary hypertension?
What characterizes pulmonary hypertension?
Which group of pulmonary hypertension is associated with left heart disease?
Which group of pulmonary hypertension is associated with left heart disease?
What is a potential consequence of systemic hypertension?
What is a potential consequence of systemic hypertension?
What measurement indicates systemic hypertension?
What measurement indicates systemic hypertension?
In pulmonary hypertension, what symptom is aggravated by exertion?
In pulmonary hypertension, what symptom is aggravated by exertion?
Which of the following can contribute to elevated systemic blood pressure?
Which of the following can contribute to elevated systemic blood pressure?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is characterized as idiopathic or familial?
Which type of pulmonary hypertension is characterized as idiopathic or familial?
What effect does low potassium intake have in relation to systemic hypertension?
What effect does low potassium intake have in relation to systemic hypertension?
Flashcards
Fossa ovalis
Fossa ovalis
A depression on the interatrial septum, a remnant of the foramen ovale.
Pectinate muscles
Pectinate muscles
Muscular ridges found in the atria, particularly prominent in the right atrium.
Trabeculae carnae
Trabeculae carnae
Muscular elevations or ridges that project into the lumen(inner space) of the ventricles.
Papillary muscles
Papillary muscles
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Conus arteriosus
Conus arteriosus
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What do coronary arteries supply?
What do coronary arteries supply?
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Where do the LCA and RCA originate?
Where do the LCA and RCA originate?
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What is the location of the LCA?
What is the location of the LCA?
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What is the location of the RCA?
What is the location of the RCA?
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What are the branches of the LCA?
What are the branches of the LCA?
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What are the branches of the RCA?
What are the branches of the RCA?
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What are the anastomoses of the LCA?
What are the anastomoses of the LCA?
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What does the RCA supply?
What does the RCA supply?
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Stroke Volume (SV)
Stroke Volume (SV)
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Cardiac Output (CO)
Cardiac Output (CO)
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What factors influence Cardiac Output?
What factors influence Cardiac Output?
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How does the nervous system affect heart rate?
How does the nervous system affect heart rate?
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How do thyroid hormones impact heart rate?
How do thyroid hormones impact heart rate?
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What are intercalated discs?
What are intercalated discs?
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How do gap junctions in cardiac muscle work?
How do gap junctions in cardiac muscle work?
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How do cardiac muscle action potentials differ from skeletal muscle action potentials?
How do cardiac muscle action potentials differ from skeletal muscle action potentials?
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Mid-Late Diastole
Mid-Late Diastole
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Early Systole
Early Systole
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Late Systole
Late Systole
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Early Diastole
Early Diastole
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Primary Heart Block
Primary Heart Block
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Mobitz 1 Heart Block
Mobitz 1 Heart Block
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Mobitz II Heart Block
Mobitz II Heart Block
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Complete Heart Block
Complete Heart Block
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
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HPS Symptoms
HPS Symptoms
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Left Anterior Descending (LAD) Coronary Artery
Left Anterior Descending (LAD) Coronary Artery
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
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Infective Endocarditis
Infective Endocarditis
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Septic Emboli
Septic Emboli
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Streptococcus Viridans
Streptococcus Viridans
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Staphylococcus Aureus
Staphylococcus Aureus
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Lipoprotein (a)
Lipoprotein (a)
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
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Systemic Hypertension
Systemic Hypertension
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What are the major complications of systemic hypertension?
What are the major complications of systemic hypertension?
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What are the potential causes of systemic hypertension?
What are the potential causes of systemic hypertension?
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Group 1 Pulmonary Hypertension
Group 1 Pulmonary Hypertension
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Group II Pulmonary Hypertension
Group II Pulmonary Hypertension
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Group III Pulmonary Hypertension
Group III Pulmonary Hypertension
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What are the key symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?
What are the key symptoms of pulmonary hypertension?
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What are the characteristic features of Group 1 Pulmonary Hypertension?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- This section covers the cardiovascular system, including its embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology.
- A sample case study regarding hypercholesteremia and its role in atherosclerotic plaque formation is included.
- The key regulating enzyme in cholesterol synthesis is HMG-CoA reductase.
- A second sample case study discusses a 4-week-old male patient with a ventricular septal defect.
- Endocardial cushions are crucial for the proper formation of the heart's septa.
- Fetal circulation involves the placenta, umbilical vein, ductus venosus, ductus arteriosus, and foramen ovale.
- These structures facilitate the transfer of oxygenated blood from the placenta to the developing fetus.
- Cardiac muscle is a striated muscle and is composed of myosin (thick) and actin (thin) filaments.
- Cardiac muscle cells are branched and organized into sarcomeres.
- Intercalated discs and gap junctions enable rapid depolarization signal propagation.
- A description of the three layers of blood vessel walls (Intima, Media, and Adventitia) is included.
- Capillaries do not have a media or adventitia layer.
- Different types of blood vessels (arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins) and their functions are detailed.
- The structure and function of cardiac valves (mitral, tricuspid, and semilunar) and their corresponding sounds are explained.
- Vascular dysfunction is defined as a malfunctioning blood vessels with examples like regurgitation, stenosis, and other similar conditions.
- A detailed diagram of the heart and its anatomy is provided, as well as important blood flows associated with the heart.
- Cardiac muscle layers (endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium) and their contributions are detailed.
- Different parts of the heart (right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, and left ventricle) and their functions are elaborated.
- The cardiovascular system, including its structure, function, related factors (pressure differences and resistances), and various conditions are described in the later parts of the notes.
Cardiovascular Disease
- A discussion of various cardiovascular diseases with examples like hypertensive heart diseases (pulmonary and systemic hypertension), Congestive heart failure with its classifications (left and right-sided), Ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, chronic ischemic heart disease), and myocardial infarction (MI).
- Specific causes and symptoms of each condition are included.
- Specific pathologies related to the heart and its structure (e.g., valvular disease), congenital conditions (e.g., bicuspid aortic valve, patent ductus arteriosus and septal defects), and hemodynamic conditions (e.g., embolism, hemorrhage, and infarction), are noted in the discussion of the cardiovascular system.
- Detailed descriptions of the roles of different organs, valves, and other anatomical components of the heart are provided to understand how various diseases impact the cardiovascular system.
Lipids
- Fatty acids are covered as building blocks of lipids.
- The length of the carbon chain and number of double bonds in the tails are used to determine the degree of saturation for fatty acids
- Types of fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated) and examples are described.
- Essential fatty acids (EFAs) like linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid, and their roles as precursors to important molecules (eicosanoids) are detailed.
- Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), especially butyrate, in the context of their roles in various aspects of bodily functions are discussed.
- Fatty Acid Oxidation, Synthesis, and the importance of different enzymes and intermediate molecules are covered.
- A discussion of different Lipoproteins, their classifications and functions is included in these notes.
Cholesterol and Steroid Synthesis
- Cholesterol synthesis, in the liver and intestines, as well as its role in regulating membrane fluidity.
- The rate-limiting enzyme HMG-CoA reductase involved in Cholesterol synthesis.
- Important regulators and factors affecting cholesterol synthesis.
- Steroid synthesis, as a process of producing steroid hormones, and includes the specific hormones produced, as well as the precursors, in these notes.
- The role of cholesterol as a precursor to various other important biological molecules is included.
- The role of lipoproteins in transporting cholesterol and other lipids throughout the body is emphasized.
Other Notes
- Specific details on the various pathologies discussed are presented.
- Information on the types of diseases discussed and their importance in the cardiovascular system is described.
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Test your knowledge on the cardiovascular system with questions covering heart anatomy, function, and physiology. This quiz delves into topics such as cardiac muscle structure, heart rate regulation, and the roles of various cardiac components. Ideal for students of human biology or any enthusiast wanting to enhance their understanding of the heart.
