Circulation Overview and Human Heart Anatomy

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What is the main function of arterioles in the cardiovascular system?

To pump blood out through blood vessels

To return blood to the heart

To exchange materials with tissue fluid

To carry blood away from the heart (correct)

Which of the following correctly describes the division of the human heart?

Both sides can pump oxygen-poor blood

The left side pumps blood to the pulmonary circuit

There are two upper atria and two lower ventricles (correct)

The right side pumps blood to the systemic circuit

What is the role of the sinoatrial node (SA node) in the heart?

To signal ventricles to contract

To produce an electrical charge in the ventricles

To keep the heartbeat regular (correct)

To separate the left and right sides of the heart

What is an electrocardiogram (ECG) used to record?

The heart's electrical changes during a cardiac cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which valves prevent the backflow of blood in the heart?

Tricuspid and bicuspid valves Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the heart chambers contract?

Systole Signup and view all the answers

What separates the left and right halves of the human heart?

Septum Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the arterial blood vessels during ventricular systole?

They expand and then shrink Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pulmonary circuit?

To take oxygen-poor blood to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What measurement is used to determine blood pressure?

Sphygmomanometer Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cells are primarily involved in the inflammatory response?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the function of plasma in blood?

To maintain osmotic pressure and transport substances Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a myocardial infarction?

Partial blockage of coronary artery Signup and view all the answers

What component of blood helps in the clotting process?

Plasma proteins Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Circulation Overview

Vertebrates have a closed cardiovascular system.
Atria receive blood, ventricles pump it out through vessels.
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Arterioles are smaller arteries.
Capillaries exchange materials with tissue fluid.
Veins return blood to the heart.
Venules are smaller veins.

Human Heart

Fist-sized, cone-shaped, muscular organ.
Myocardium is largely cardiac tissue.
Lies within a sac called the pericardium.
Four chambers: two atria and two ventricles (upper and lower).
Septum separates the left and right halves.
Atrioventricular valves (tricuspid and bicuspid) regulate blood flow between atria and ventricles.
Semilunar valves (pulmonary and aortic) regulate blood flow out of the ventricles.
The right side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs (pulmonary circuit).
The left side of the heart pumps blood to the body (systemic circuit).
Oxygen-poor blood and oxygen-rich blood never mix.

Heartbeat

Systole: Heart chamber contraction.
Diastole: Heart chamber relaxation.
Pulse: Wave effect in arterial walls caused by aortic expansion and recoil during ventricular contraction.
Conducting system: Sinoatrial node (SA node) sets the pace; Atrioventricular node (AV node); Branches of the AV bundle and Purkinje fibers send electrical impulses to coordinate heart contractions.
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Records electrical changes in the myocardium during a cardiac cycle.
P wave indicates atrial contraction.

Vascular Pathways

Human cardiovascular system has two main pathways:
Pulmonary circuit: Carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs and returns oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
Systemic circuit: Carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body, and returns oxygen poor blood to the heart.

Blood Pressure

Systolic pressure: Pressure during ventricular contraction.
Diastolic pressure: Pressure during ventricular relaxation.
Measured with a sphygmomanometer on the brachial artery.
Normal blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic.

Blood

Blood is a transport medium.
Plasma: Liquid portion of blood, containing various molecules (nutrients, wastes, salts, proteins).
Plasma proteins maintain osmotic pressure and are involved in clotting.
Red blood cells: Carry oxygen; Lack a nucleus at maturity; Contain hemoglobin.
White blood cells: Larger than red blood cells; Contain a nucleus; Important in inflammatory response and fighting infection.
Platelets are involved in blood clotting.

Cardiovascular Disorders

Hypertension: High blood pressure.
Atherosclerosis: Fatty material accumulation in artery linings.
Stroke: Cranial arteriole burst or blockage.
Heart attack (Myocardial infarction): Coronary artery blockage.

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Test your knowledge on the circulatory system and the anatomy of the human heart. This quiz covers the structure and function of the heart, blood flow pathways, and key components of the cardiovascular system. Perfect for students studying biology or anatomy.