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What is the normal pacemaker of the heart?
Sinoatrial node
The pulmonary veins carry blood to the _____?
Heart
What does the pulmonary semilunar valve prevent?
Backflow into the right ventricle
What is the region called that is occupied by the heart and great vessels?
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The _____ valve prevents backward flow of blood into the left ventricle.
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The right pulmonary veins carry _____ blood to the _____?
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What phase of the cardiac cycle is masked by the QRS complex on an ECG?
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What does the P wave of the electrocardiogram signal?
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What is the superior portion of the heart called?
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What is the inferior point of the heart called?
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What does the right atrium receive blood from?
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The _____ circuit carries blood from the aorta to the right ventricle.
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What is the auricle of the heart?
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The circumflex branch and anterior interventricular artery are branches of the?
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What do the pulmonary veins carry to the left atrium?
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The right ventricle pumps blood to the?
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What does the term cardiac tamponade refer to?
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What is a slower-than-normal heart rate called?
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Most of the middle layer in the heart wall is composed of?
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As blood leaves the right ventricle, it passes through the _____ and then into the pulmonary trunk.
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What is the correct order for the flow of blood entering from the systemic circulation?
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The term _____ refers to blockage in the coronary circulation.
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The first heart sound ('lubb') is associated with?
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What is a faster-than-normal heart rate called?
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Oxygen is added to blood as it flows through the _____ circuit.
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What structure permits blood flow from the right atrium to the left atrium in fetal circulation?
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Blood is supplied to the myocardium by?
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During ventricular systole, the blood pressure _____ and ventricular volume _____?
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The _____ carry blood away from the heart.
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The _____ carry blood toward the heart.
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What is the procedure called which creates a detour around an obstruction in a coronary artery?
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The _____ deliver(s) blood to the myocardium.
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What is the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle called?
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The adult heart is roughly the size of?
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How does blood leave the right ventricle?
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When the semilunar valve closes, what happens to the AV valves?
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What do contraction of the papillary muscles prevent?
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The papillary muscles function to __________.
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The wall of the left ventricle is thicker than that of the right; the left ventricle pumps more blood than the right.
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What is the order of excitation moving through the conducting system of the heart?
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An equivalent term for epicardium is?
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Where is the foramen ovale located in the fetal heart?
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The first blood vessels to branch from the aorta are the _____ arteries.
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How many pulmonary veins are there?
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The visceral pericardium is the same as the?
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What does depolarization of the ventricles represent on an electrocardiogram?
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What circuit carries blood to and from the lungs?
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What is the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle called?
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If the connection between the SA node and AV node becomes blocked, what will happen?
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Which of the following are involved in the pulmonary circuit?
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Excess fluid in the _____ causes cardiac tamponade.
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The atrioventricular valves permit blood flow?
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The heart is innervated by _____ nerves.
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During the T wave of the electrocardiogram, the ventricles are?
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The left ventricle pumps blood to the?
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Where is the bicuspid or mitral valve located?
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What is the property of heart muscle to contract in the absence of neural or hormonal stimulation called?
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What corresponds to the depolarization of the atria on the EKG?
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What is the symptom generally brought on by coronary ischemia?
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Blood flowing into the heart from the venae cavae flows next through the _____ valve.
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Match the following heart rates and descriptions:
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The heart lies within the ___________ cavity.
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The phase in the cardiac cycle when the mitral valve is closed and the aortic valve is open is called?
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What do pacemaker cells in the SA node do?
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What is the procedure called in which an inflatable balloon is used to press plaque back against the vessel wall?
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Where do the great and middle cardiac veins drain blood?
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Blood returning to the heart from the pulmonary circuit first enters the?
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What is the remnant of a fetal blood vessel that once linked pulmonary and systemic circuits called?
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What appears as the rapid depolarization phase in the ventricular action potential on an electrocardiogram?
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What does the T wave on an ECG represent?
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What are abnormal heart sounds caused by turbulent flow through faulty valves called?
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Heart rate is controlled through?
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What are muscular ridges on the inner surface of the ventricles called?
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What covers the outer surface of the heart?
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Where do the pulmonary arteries carry blood to?
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What is the muscle layer of the heart called?
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What does blood flowing in the vena cava enter next?
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Blood returning to the heart from the systemic circuit first enters the?
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What is the earlike extension of the atrium called?
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The epicardium is also known as the?
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What receives blood from the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava?
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What might cause a heart murmur?
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What prevents backward flow into the left atrium?
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Intercalated discs serve to transfer _____ from cell to cell.
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Why does isovolumetric ventricular contraction occur during ventricular systole?
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When is the first heart sound heard?
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Artery is to _____ as vein is to _____.
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The P wave of the electrocardiogram is closely followed by?
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Study Notes
The Heart Anatomy and Function
- The sinoatrial node serves as the heart's primary pacemaker.
- The mediastinum is the central compartment in the thoracic cavity housing the heart and major vessels.
- The heart base is the superior portion where blood vessels connect, while the apex is the heart’s inferior point.
- The right atrium collects blood from the superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, systemic circuit, and coronary sinus.
Blood Flow Pathway
- Blood flows from the systemic circulation through the vena cavae into the right atrium, then to the right ventricle, pulmonary trunk, pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, and aorta.
- The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs via the pulmonary arteries, where oxygenation occurs.
Valves and Blood Regulation
- Atrioventricular (AV) valves (tricuspid and bicuspid) ensure one-way blood flow into the ventricles.
- The aortic valve prevents backflow into the left ventricle, while the pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow into the right ventricle.
- Cardiac tamponade describes fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity, which compresses the heart.
Electrical Activity and Cardiac Cycle
- The P wave on an ECG indicates atrial depolarization, while the QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization, masking atrial repolarization.
- The cardiac cycle consists of systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation), with systolic ejection occurring when the aortic valve opens.
Cardiac Muscle and Nerve Control
- Cardiac muscles demonstrate automaticity, contracting without external neural or hormonal stimuli.
- The heart's innervation involves both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems for rate and rhythm control.
- Ventricular systole leads to increased blood pressure and decreased volume, while diastole allows for filling.
Developmental and Anatomical Features
- In fetuses, the foramen ovale enables blood flow between the right and left atria, closing after birth.
- The coronary arteries supply the heart tissue with blood, branching from the aorta at its origins.
Heart Conditions and Responses
- Bradycardia indicates a slower heart rate, while tachycardia signifies an increased rate.
- Angina pectoris is chest pain due to coronary ischemia, often linked to coronary artery disease.
- Heart murmurs result from turbulent blood flow through defective valves.
Additional Cardiac Structures
- Papillary muscles anchor the AV valves to prevent regurgitation into the atria during ventricular contraction.
- Trabecular carneae are muscular ridges located inside the ventricles, enhancing contraction efficiency.
Clinical and Procedural Aspects
- Coronary artery bypass grafting creates an alternative route for blood flow around obstructed arteries.
- Balloon angioplasty uses a catheter to compress plaque against arterial walls, enhancing blood flow.
- Variations in fluid volume across the pericardial cavity can be critical in assessing cardiac function and pathology.
Terminology and Concepts
- The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart, crucial for contraction.
- The visceral pericardium is synonymous with the epicardium, forming a protective layer over the heart.
- Actions like depolarization and repolarization are fundamental to the heart's electrical system, reflected in ECG readings.
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