Circulation and Heart Structure Overview
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What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

  • Fighting off infections
  • Transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells (correct)
  • Facilitating blood clotting
  • Transporting carbon dioxide from the lungs to the body's cells

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arteries?

  • They branch into arterioles as they move away from the heart
  • They carry blood from the heart to the organs
  • They contain valves to prevent backflow (correct)
  • They have thick, resistant walls to withstand pressure

    • What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

  • Pumping blood throughout the body.
  • Filtering waste products
  • Exchanging gases, nutrients, and waste between blood and cells (correct)
  • Storing blood reserves

    • Which of the following components of blood is responsible for defending the body against infections?

    <p>Leukocytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

    <p>Pumping blood to the lungs and the rest of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the pulmonary veins in the double circulation system?

    <p>They carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation?

    <p>The pulmonary circulation carries blood to the lungs, while the systemic circulation carries blood to the rest of the body. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the order of blood flow through the heart during a single cardiac cycle?

    <p>Right atrium - right ventricle - lungs - left atrium - left ventricle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the atrioventricular valves in the heart?

    <p>To prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria during ventricular contraction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between bradycardia and tachycardia?

    <p>Bradycardia is a slow heart rate, while tachycardia is a fast heart rate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the myocardium in the heart?

    <p>To pump blood throughout the body. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

    <p>To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the heart rate measured?

    <p>By placing your index and middle fingers on the radial artery at the base of your thumb and counting the beats for 30 seconds, then multiplying by 2. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Plasma

    A yellowish liquid component of blood that carries cells and waste.

    Erythrocytes

    Red blood cells that transport oxygen and lack a nucleus.

    Leukocytes

    White blood cells that defend the body against infections.

    Platelets

    Cell fragments that play a key role in blood clotting.

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    Blood Vessels

    A network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that circulate blood throughout the body.

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    Double circulation

    The circulatory system where blood passes through the heart twice: once to the lungs and once to the body.

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    Pulmonary circulation

    Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

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    Systemic circulation

    Distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle through the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium.

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    Cardiac cycle

    The sequence of events in one heartbeat, including contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole).

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    Systole

    Phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscles contract and pump blood out of the heart.

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    Diastole

    Phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscles relax, allowing chambers to fill with blood.

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    Heart rate measurement

    Count beats for 30 seconds on the radial artery and multiply by 2 to find beats per minute (bpm).

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    Bradycardia and tachycardia

    Bradycardia is a slow heart rate (< 60 bpm) and tachycardia is a rapid heart rate (> 100 bpm).

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    Study Notes

    Double Circulation

    • Pulmonary (minor) circulation:

      • Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
      • Blood releases CO2 and absorbs O2 in the pulmonary alveoli.
      • Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium via pulmonary veins.

    • Systemic (major) circulation:

      • Oxygenated blood leaves the left ventricle through the aorta.
      • Blood delivers O2 and nutrients to body cells via capillaries, and collects CO2 waste.
      • Deoxygenated blood returns to the right atrium through the venae cavae.

    Heart and Cardiac Cycle

    • Heart Structure:

      • The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae.
      • The right ventricle pumps the deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
      • Four pulmonary veins deliver oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
      • The left ventricle pumps the oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.
      • The heart wall is composed of myocardium (cardiac muscle).
      • A septum separates the left and right sides of the heart.

    • Cardiac Cycle:

      • The heart pumps blood through rhythmic contractions (systole) and relaxations (diastole).
      • Atrial systole: Atria contract, pushing blood into the ventricles.
      • Ventricular systole: Ventricles contract, pushing blood into the pulmonary artery and aorta.
      • Atrial and ventricular diastole: Atria and ventricles relax, allowing blood to fill.

    • Heart Rate:

      • Normal heart rate is 60-100 bpm.
      • Bradycardia: Heart rate below 60 bpm.
      • Tachycardia: Heart rate above 100 bpm.
      • Measured by counting beats for 30 seconds and multiplying by 2. (Use radial artery pulse)

    Blood and Blood Vessels

    • Blood Composition:

      • Plasma (65%): Yellowish liquid (water, salts, proteins, waste).
      • Erythrocytes (44%): Red blood cells, carry oxygen using hemoglobin (iron-containing protein).
      • Leukocytes (1%): White blood cells, fight infection.
      • Platelets (1%): Cell fragments involved in blood clotting.

    • Blood Vessels:

      • Arteries: Carry blood away from the heart (thick, strong walls withstand high pressure).
      • Veins: Carry blood to the heart (thin walls, contain valves to prevent backflow).
      • Capillaries: Microscopic vessels connecting arterioles and venules, facilitating exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste with body cells.

    • Blood Function:

      • Transports nutrients, oxygen to the cells.
      • Collects CO2 and waste, delivering to organs for excretion.

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    Explore the complexities of both pulmonary and systemic circulation in this quiz. Understand the journey of blood through the heart, from deoxygenation in the lungs to oxygen delivery in the body. Test your knowledge about heart structure and the cardiac cycle with this engaging content.

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