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Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the left side of the head and neck?
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the left side of the head and neck?
Which structure connects the pulmonary trunk to the aortic arch?
Which structure connects the pulmonary trunk to the aortic arch?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Which artery runs in the anterior interventricular sulcus?
Which artery runs in the anterior interventricular sulcus?
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What is the function of the great cardiac vein?
What is the function of the great cardiac vein?
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What happens when the cuff pressure exceeds the systolic blood pressure?
What happens when the cuff pressure exceeds the systolic blood pressure?
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At which point can no sounds be heard during the blood pressure measurement?
At which point can no sounds be heard during the blood pressure measurement?
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What is the significance of the cuff being wrapped snugly around the arm?
What is the significance of the cuff being wrapped snugly around the arm?
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How is the brachial artery affected when the cuff pressure is inflated?
How is the brachial artery affected when the cuff pressure is inflated?
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What is the primary purpose of inflating a blood pressure cuff?
What is the primary purpose of inflating a blood pressure cuff?
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What is the primary function of the right and left coronary arteries?
What is the primary function of the right and left coronary arteries?
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Which artery is NOT a branch of the brachiocephalic trunk?
Which artery is NOT a branch of the brachiocephalic trunk?
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Which arteries supply the diaphragm?
Which arteries supply the diaphragm?
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What does the superior mesenteric artery primarily supply?
What does the superior mesenteric artery primarily supply?
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Which of the following arteries branches from the left subclavian artery?
Which of the following arteries branches from the left subclavian artery?
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Which artery supplies the spleen?
Which artery supplies the spleen?
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Which of the following arteries does NOT supply any part of the thorax?
Which of the following arteries does NOT supply any part of the thorax?
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What are the branches of the celiac trunk?
What are the branches of the celiac trunk?
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What is the primary function of the fibrous pericardium?
What is the primary function of the fibrous pericardium?
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Which layer of the heart is primarily responsible for contraction?
Which layer of the heart is primarily responsible for contraction?
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What role does the visceral pericardium play in relation to the heart?
What role does the visceral pericardium play in relation to the heart?
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How does the pericardial cavity contribute to heart function?
How does the pericardial cavity contribute to heart function?
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Which statement correctly describes the atria of the heart?
Which statement correctly describes the atria of the heart?
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Which of the following is true about the endocardium?
Which of the following is true about the endocardium?
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What happens when blood volume increases in relation to the pericardium?
What happens when blood volume increases in relation to the pericardium?
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Which feature distinguishes ventricles from atria?
Which feature distinguishes ventricles from atria?
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What is considered a normal systolic blood pressure range for a human?
What is considered a normal systolic blood pressure range for a human?
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What defines hypotension in terms of systolic blood pressure?
What defines hypotension in terms of systolic blood pressure?
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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with increasing blood pressure?
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with increasing blood pressure?
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What is the threshold for hypertension based on arterial pressure?
What is the threshold for hypertension based on arterial pressure?
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Which physiological response is primarily a result of increased stroke volume?
Which physiological response is primarily a result of increased stroke volume?
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Which of the following dietary elements is commonly believed to prevent hypertension?
Which of the following dietary elements is commonly believed to prevent hypertension?
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What cardiovascular change is associated with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?
What cardiovascular change is associated with the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?
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Which of the following conditions could indicate acute hypotension?
Which of the following conditions could indicate acute hypotension?
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What is the purpose of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?
What is the purpose of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?
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What happens to the foramen ovale after birth?
What happens to the foramen ovale after birth?
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Which structure connects the aorta to the pulmonary trunk in fetal circulation?
Which structure connects the aorta to the pulmonary trunk in fetal circulation?
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What is the fate of the ductus arteriosus postnatally?
What is the fate of the ductus arteriosus postnatally?
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Which of the following structures allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
Which of the following structures allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
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Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium?
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium?
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Before birth, which pathway is used to transport oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetal body?
Before birth, which pathway is used to transport oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetal body?
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Which structure is considered the remnant of the foramen ovale after it closes?
Which structure is considered the remnant of the foramen ovale after it closes?
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What is the primary role of the right side of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary role of the right side of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
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Which structure effectively separates the two sides of the heart?
Which structure effectively separates the two sides of the heart?
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Which valve prevents backflow from the left ventricle into the left atrium?
Which valve prevents backflow from the left ventricle into the left atrium?
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Which artery is primarily responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
Which artery is primarily responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
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What distinguishes the pulmonary circuit from the systemic circuit?
What distinguishes the pulmonary circuit from the systemic circuit?
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What happens to blood flow when precapillary sphincters are closed?
What happens to blood flow when precapillary sphincters are closed?
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Which region of the aorta is responsible for supplying blood to the upper body?
Which region of the aorta is responsible for supplying blood to the upper body?
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Which statement accurately describes the abdominal aorta?
Which statement accurately describes the abdominal aorta?
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Which function do terminal arterioles perform in capillary circulation?
Which function do terminal arterioles perform in capillary circulation?
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What is the primary characteristic of the aorta as it leaves the heart?
What is the primary characteristic of the aorta as it leaves the heart?
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Which condition is primarily associated with the weakening of venous valves in the cardiovascular system?
Which condition is primarily associated with the weakening of venous valves in the cardiovascular system?
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What is a significant age-related change that affects arterial elasticity?
What is a significant age-related change that affects arterial elasticity?
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Which valve in the heart would be most likely to experience issues related to aging?
Which valve in the heart would be most likely to experience issues related to aging?
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Which term refers to the accumulation of fatty, calcified deposits in the vessels, often leading to heart disease?
Which term refers to the accumulation of fatty, calcified deposits in the vessels, often leading to heart disease?
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Which cardiovascular issue is a result of the loss of elasticity of blood vessels with age?
Which cardiovascular issue is a result of the loss of elasticity of blood vessels with age?
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What average pulse rate is considered normal for a healthy adult at rest?
What average pulse rate is considered normal for a healthy adult at rest?
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Which of the following best defines blood pressure?
Which of the following best defines blood pressure?
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The hepatic portal vein is formed by the convergence of which veins?
The hepatic portal vein is formed by the convergence of which veins?
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Where is the arterial pulse most easily monitored?
Where is the arterial pulse most easily monitored?
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Which structure is NOT involved in the hepatic portal system?
Which structure is NOT involved in the hepatic portal system?
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Which vital sign is commonly measured through the radial artery?
Which vital sign is commonly measured through the radial artery?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the function of blood pressure?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the function of blood pressure?
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What anatomical location is NOT typically associated with palpating the pulse?
What anatomical location is NOT typically associated with palpating the pulse?
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What phase of the cardiac cycle occurs after ventricular systole?
What phase of the cardiac cycle occurs after ventricular systole?
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What causes the 'Lub' sound during the cardiac cycle?
What causes the 'Lub' sound during the cardiac cycle?
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What is the stroke volume in milliliters typically ejected by the left ventricle during one contraction?
What is the stroke volume in milliliters typically ejected by the left ventricle during one contraction?
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During which cardiac cycle phase do the semilunar valves open?
During which cardiac cycle phase do the semilunar valves open?
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Which equation accurately represents cardiac output?
Which equation accurately represents cardiac output?
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What is indicated by heart murmurs during the heartbeat cycle?
What is indicated by heart murmurs during the heartbeat cycle?
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What happens to the ventricles immediately after the closure of the semilunar valves?
What happens to the ventricles immediately after the closure of the semilunar valves?
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What is the typical heart rate expressed in beats per minute?
What is the typical heart rate expressed in beats per minute?
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What is the term for a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood due to rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the ventricles?
What is the term for a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood due to rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the ventricles?
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Which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs when the atria contract to complete the ventricular filling?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs when the atria contract to complete the ventricular filling?
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During which event of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles experience a rise in intraventricular pressure and the AV valves close?
During which event of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles experience a rise in intraventricular pressure and the AV valves close?
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What condition is characterized by a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute?
What condition is characterized by a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute?
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Which phase of the cardiac cycle is represented by the heart being relaxed, allowing passive blood flow into the atria?
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What physiological condition results from damage to the AV node, causing ventricles to beat at an independent slower rate?
What physiological condition results from damage to the AV node, causing ventricles to beat at an independent slower rate?
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What is the average duration of a complete cardiac cycle under normal conditions?
What is the average duration of a complete cardiac cycle under normal conditions?
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What heart rate is classified as bradycardia?
What heart rate is classified as bradycardia?
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Which artery primarily supplies blood to the lower limb from the abdominal aorta?
Which artery primarily supplies blood to the lower limb from the abdominal aorta?
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Which artery branches off the aortic arch and is vital for supplying the arms and head?
Which artery branches off the aortic arch and is vital for supplying the arms and head?
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Which artery is responsible for supplying blood directly to the kidneys?
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood directly to the kidneys?
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Which artery serves as the primary source for blood supply to the forearm?
Which artery serves as the primary source for blood supply to the forearm?
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Which artery is not part of the renal circulation?
Which artery is not part of the renal circulation?
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Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the anterior aspect of the leg?
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the anterior aspect of the leg?
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Which artery primarily provides blood to the pelvic region?
Which artery primarily provides blood to the pelvic region?
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What is the main function of the celiac trunk?
What is the main function of the celiac trunk?
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Which artery does NOT branch from the celiac trunk?
Which artery does NOT branch from the celiac trunk?
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What is the primary vessel that transitions from the subclavian artery in the axilla?
What is the primary vessel that transitions from the subclavian artery in the axilla?
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Which branch of the thoracic aorta is responsible for supplying the esophagus?
Which branch of the thoracic aorta is responsible for supplying the esophagus?
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Which artery supplies blood to both the stomach and liver from the celiac trunk?
Which artery supplies blood to both the stomach and liver from the celiac trunk?
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What condition results from damage to the AV node leading to a slower ventricular rate?
What condition results from damage to the AV node leading to a slower ventricular rate?
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What are the branches of the left common carotid artery?
What are the branches of the left common carotid artery?
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During which event of the cardiac cycle does blood flow passively into the ventricles while the heart is relaxed?
During which event of the cardiac cycle does blood flow passively into the ventricles while the heart is relaxed?
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What is the average length of one complete cardiac cycle in healthy adults?
What is the average length of one complete cardiac cycle in healthy adults?
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What effect does the activation of the sympathetic nervous system have on cardiac output?
What effect does the activation of the sympathetic nervous system have on cardiac output?
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Which arteries primarily supply the intercostal muscles of the thorax?
Which arteries primarily supply the intercostal muscles of the thorax?
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What term describes the rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the ventricles that can lead to death from heart attacks?
What term describes the rapid, uncoordinated quivering of the ventricles that can lead to death from heart attacks?
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From where does the superior mesenteric artery primarily derive its blood supply?
From where does the superior mesenteric artery primarily derive its blood supply?
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Which statement correctly describes the physiological response to crisis stressors?
Which statement correctly describes the physiological response to crisis stressors?
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Which major artery supplies the diaphragm?
Which major artery supplies the diaphragm?
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Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the closure of AV valves and a state where the ventricles are completely closed chambers?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the closure of AV valves and a state where the ventricles are completely closed chambers?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of blood vessels in the circulatory system?
Which of the following is NOT a role of blood vessels in the circulatory system?
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How do low blood pressure and exercise interact in the vascular response?
How do low blood pressure and exercise interact in the vascular response?
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Which hormones are primarily involved in regulating blood volume during crisis situations?
Which hormones are primarily involved in regulating blood volume during crisis situations?
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Which type of heart condition refers specifically to a lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscles?
Which type of heart condition refers specifically to a lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscles?
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What is the defining event that marks the end of atrial systole and the beginning of ventricular contraction?
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What happens to venous return during high physical stress?
What happens to venous return during high physical stress?
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What is the primary function of capillary beds in the vascular system?
What is the primary function of capillary beds in the vascular system?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of the parasympathetic nervous system during times of crisis?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of the parasympathetic nervous system during times of crisis?
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What is the primary artery that forms from the merging of the vertebral arteries within the skull?
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Which arteries supply blood to most of the cerebrum?
Which arteries supply blood to most of the cerebrum?
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What is formed by the division of the basilar artery?
What is formed by the division of the basilar artery?
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Which structure is responsible for connecting the anterior and posterior blood supplies in the brain?
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Which components are primarily involved in supplying the brain stem and cerebellum?
Which components are primarily involved in supplying the brain stem and cerebellum?
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Which arteries provide the posterior blood supply to the cerebrum?
Which arteries provide the posterior blood supply to the cerebrum?
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What is the name of the complete circle of connecting blood vessels found in the brain?
What is the name of the complete circle of connecting blood vessels found in the brain?
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What role do small communicating arterial branches serve in the brain's arterial supply?
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What is the recorded systolic pressure during a blood pressure measurement?
What is the recorded systolic pressure during a blood pressure measurement?
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At what pressure is the brachial artery effectively constricted during the measurement process?
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What happens to the sound heard through the stethoscope as the cuff pressure is gradually reduced below 70 mm Hg?
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What signifies the end of blood flow through the constricted artery during blood pressure measurement?
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Which of the following correctly describes the initial phase of blood pressure measurement?
Which of the following correctly describes the initial phase of blood pressure measurement?
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When measuring blood pressure, what physical change occurs in the artery when the cuff pressure exceeds the systolic pressure?
When measuring blood pressure, what physical change occurs in the artery when the cuff pressure exceeds the systolic pressure?
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What indicates that the artery is no longer constricted during the blood pressure measurement process?
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Which pressure values are considered critical in determining blood pressure during measurement?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
- The heart pumps blood
- Blood vessels allow blood to circulate to all parts of the body
- Functions of the cardiovascular system:
- Transport oxygen, nutrients, cell wastes, hormones to and from cells
Anatomy of the Heart
- Size of a human fist, weighing less than a pound.
- Located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs in the inferior mediastinum.
- Orientation:
- Apex is directed toward the left hip and rests on the diaphragm.
- Base points toward the right shoulder.
Coverings of the Heart (Pericardium)
- Pericardium-a double-walled sac
- Fibrous pericardium-loose and superficial
- Serous membrane-deep to the fibrous pericardium, composed of two layers
- Parietal pericardium - outer layer that lines the inner surface of the fibrous pericardium
- Visceral pericardium - next to the heart; also called the epicardium
- Serous fluid -fills the space between the layers of pericardium, called the pericardial cavity
Functions of the Pericardium
- Keeps the heart contained within the chest cavity
- Prevents the heart from overexpanding when blood volume increases
- Limits heart motion
- Reduces friction between the heart and surrounding tissues
- Protects the heart against infection
Walls of the Heart
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Epicardium (Pericardium)
- Outside layer; visceral pericardium
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Myocardium
- Middle layer; thickest layer
- Mostly cardiac muscle
- The layer that contracts
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Endocardium
- Inner layer known as endothelium
- Lines the inner heart chambers, covers heart valves, and continuous with the endothelium of large blood vessels
Chambers and Associated Great Vessels
- Four chambers of the heart
- Atria (right and left):
- Receiving chambers -Assist with filling the ventricles
- Blood enters under low pressure
- Ventricles (right and left)
- Discharging chambers
- Thick-walled pumps of the heart -During contraction, blood is propelled into circulation
- Atria (right and left):
- Interatrial septum-separates the two atria longitudinally
- Interventricular septum-separates the two ventricles longitudinally
Heart Valves
- Allow blood to flow in only one direction
- Atrioventricular (AV) valves:
- Between atria and ventricles
- Left AV valve (bicuspid or mitral valve)
- Right AV valve (tricuspid valve)
- Semilunar valves (between ventricle and artery):
- Pulmonary semilunar valve
- Aortic semilunar valve
- Function:
- Open and close in response to pressure changes
Cardiac Circulation
- Blood in the heart chambers does not nourish the myocardium
- Coronary arteries-branch from the aorta to supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood
- Cardiac veins-drain the myocardium of blood
- Coronary sinus-a large vein on the posterior of the heart; receives blood from cardiac veins, empties into the right atrium via the coronary sinus.
Physiology of the Heart
- Intrinsic conduction system (nodal system) of the heart
- Built into the heart tissue and sets its basic rhythm
- Composed of specialized tissue
- Causes heart muscle depolarization in one direction only (atria to ventricles)
- Heart rate 75 beats per minute
- Sinoatrial (SA) node:
- Located in the right atrium
- Acts as the heart's pacemaker
- Atrioventricular (AV) node:
- Located at the junction of the atria and ventricles
- Atrioventricular (AV) bundle (bundle of His) and bundle branches:
- Located in the interventricular septum
- Purkinje fibers:
- Spread within the ventricle wall muscles
Physiology of Circulation
- Vital signs
- Measurements of arterial pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature
- Arterial pulse
- Alternate expansion and recoil of a blood vessel wall
- Monitored at pressure points in superficial arteries
- Pulse averages 70–76 beats per minute at rest in a healthy person
Blood Pressure
- BP = CO × PR
- Effects of various factors on blood pressure
- Neural factors
- Renal factors
- Temperature
- Chemicals
- Diet
Capillary Exchange of Gases and Nutrients
- Interstitial fluid (tissue fluid)
- Found between cells
- Substances move to and from blood and tissue cells through capillary walls
- Direct diffusion through membranes
- Diffusion through intercellular clefts
- Diffusion through pores of fenestrated capillaries
- Exchange is due to concentration gradients
- Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood and move into tissue cells
- Carbon dioxide and other wastes exit tissue cells and enter the blood
Fluid Movements at Capillary Beds
- Movement out of or into a capillary depends on the difference between the two pressures
- Blood pressure forces fluid and solutes out of capillaries
- Osmotic pressure draws fluid into capillaries
- Blood pressure is higher than osmotic pressure at the arterial end
- Blood pressure is lower than osmotic pressure at the venous end
Developmental Aspects of the Cardiovascular System
- In an embryo
- The heart develops as a simple tube and pumps blood by week 4 of pregnancy
- The heart becomes a four-chambered organ capable of acting as a double pump over the next three weeks
- Umbilical cord
- Carries nutrients and oxygen from maternal blood to fetal blood
- Fetal wastes move from fetal blood to maternal blood
- Houses one umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries
- Shunts bypassing the lungs and liver in a fetus
- Blood flow bypasses the liver via the ductus venosus entering the inferior vena cava to right atrium of heart
- Blood flow bypasses the lungs through the foramen ovale (becomes fossa ovalis after birth) and ductus arteriosus (becomes ligamentum arteriosum at birth).
Age-related problems associated with the cardiovascular system
- Weakening of venous valves
- Varicose veins
- Progressive arteriosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
Gross Anatomy of Blood Vessels
- Major arteries of systemic circulation
- Major veins of systemic circulation
Arterial Supply of the Brain
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Internal carotid arteries
- Divide into anterior and middle cerebral arteries that supply most of the cerebrum
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Vertebral arteries
- Join to form the basilar artery that serves the brain stem and cerebellum
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Circle of Willis
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Hepatic portal circulation
- Formed by veins draining digestive organs into the hepatic portal vein
- Vein carries blood to liver for processing before returning to systemic circulation
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Digestive organs
- Spleen
- Pancreas
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