Circulatory and Lymphatic

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What is one of the primary functions of blood in the body?

Digesting food

Producing hormones

Regulating muscle contractions

Contributing to homeostasis (correct)

What is the density of blood compared to water?

Denser than water (correct)

The same density as water

Less dense than water

Variable density depending on pH

At what average temperature is blood typically found in the body?

37°C

38°C (correct)

36°C

39°C

What is the pH range of blood considered to be?

Slightly alkaline (7.35 to 7.45) Signup and view all the answers

What color is blood when it is saturated with oxygen?

Bright red Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood cell is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?

Red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of white blood cells in the body?

Protecting the body from pathogens Signup and view all the answers

How long do red blood cells typically live within the body?

120 days Signup and view all the answers

What type of lymphocytes are responsible for phagocytosis?

White blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the average mass of the heart in adult females?

250 g Signup and view all the answers

Where is the heart located within the body?

In the mediastinum Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart is formed by the tip of the left ventricle?

Apex Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the heart in relation to the human fist?

About the same size as a fist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

Blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

Which lymphocyte type is primarily involved in immune response regulation?

T lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the heart's pumping activity during periods of physical activity?

It pumps more vigorously Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pulmonary alveoli in the lungs?

Facilitate the exchange of gases between blood and air Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes fetal circulation compared to postnatal circulation?

Nutrient exchange occurs through the placenta Signup and view all the answers

What does immunity refer to in the context of human health?

The ability to ward off damage or disease Signup and view all the answers

What is innate immunity?

Defenses that the body is born with Signup and view all the answers

What happens to placental blood flow when a full-term fetus begins to breathe?

It ceases and redirects to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?

Antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the closure of the foramen ovale in the heart?

High pressure in the left atrium post-birth Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism is considered the first line of defense in innate immunity?

Skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lymphoid nodules?

Participate in immune responses Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary veins Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood cell is primarily involved in phagocytosis?

Monocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest wall?

Left ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest blood vessel in the human body?

Aorta Signup and view all the answers

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

Serves as the pacemaker for heart rhythm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of excitability in cardiac cells?

The ability to respond to stimuli by depolarizing Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cardiac cells are self-excitable?

1% Signup and view all the answers

Which structure drains the right ventricle directly into the right atrium?

Anterior cardiac vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart?

To synchronize heart muscle contractions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood and Homeostasis

Blood is a vital liquid connective tissue responsible for transporting oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and hormones.
It plays a role in regulating body pH, temperature, and protects against disease via phagocytosis and antibodies.
Blood temperature averages at 38°C (100.4°F) and has a slightly alkaline pH of 7.35 to 7.45 (average 7.4).
The color of blood changes with oxygen content: bright red when oxygenated and dark red when deoxygenated.

Physical Characteristics of Blood

Blood is denser and more viscous than water, feeling slightly sticky.
Interstitial fluid continuously bathes body cells and is derived from blood.

Functions of Blood

Transportation: Carries oxygen from lungs to body cells and carbon dioxide back to lungs.
Regulation: Utilizes chemical buffers to maintain pH balance and regulates body temperature through blood flow adjustment.
Protection: Clots to prevent excessive blood loss and employs white blood cells for disease defense.

Formed Elements of Blood

Red Blood Cells (RBCs/Erythrocytes): Transport oxygen and can live up to 120 days, produced in bone marrow.
White Blood Cells (WBCs/Leukocytes): Defend against pathogens and include neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes.
- Lymphocytes further include B cells, T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells.
Platelets: Cell fragments that aid in blood clotting.

Anatomy of the Heart

The heart is approximately the size of a closed fist, located on the diaphragm near the thoracic cavity midline.
Dimensions: Long axis about 12 cm (5 in), width 9 cm (3.5 in), depth 6 cm (2.5 in).
Average heart mass: 250 g (8 oz) in females and 300 g (10 oz) in males.
Positioned in the mediastinum, with two-thirds of its mass to the left of the midline.

Cardiac Function and Location

The apex is the pointed structure formed by the left ventricle.
Heart contractions are stimulated by the sinoatrial (SA) node, acting as the pacemaker.

Specialized Heart Tissues

Cardiac cells exhibit excitability, allowing them to respond to stimuli and initiate action potentials autonomously.

Fetal Circulation

Fetal circulation features unique structures for nutrient and gas exchange with maternal blood, as lungs and other organs remain non-functional before birth.
At birth, breathing initiates a shift away from placental blood flow, leading to the closure of the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale.

Immune System Overview

Immunity: The body's ability to resist damage or disease, contrasting with susceptibility, which indicates vulnerability.
Innate Immunity: Present at birth, providing immediate but nonspecific defense against pathogens without specific recognition.
- Components include physical barriers (skin, mucous membranes) and internal defenses (natural killer cells, phagocytes, inflammation).

Hematology and Cell Functions

Phagocytosis: The process of engulfing pathogens (cell eating).
Pinocytosis: The process of absorbing small particles or droplets (cell drinking).
WBC types and their primary functions:
- Neutrophils: Fight bacterial infections.
- Lymphocytes: Target viral infections.
- Monocytes: Engage in phagocytosis.
- Eosinophils: Respond to allergies.
- Basophils: Attack parasites.

Blood Vessel Functions

Pulmonary Arteries: Transport deoxygenated blood to lungs.
Pulmonary Veins: Carry oxygenated blood back to the heart.
Aorta: The largest artery, distributing oxygen-rich blood.
Inferior Vena Cava: The largest vein, returning deoxygenated blood from the lower body.
Capillaries: Sites of nutrient and gas exchange with the largest total cross-sectional area.

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Explore the critical roles of blood in the circulatory system. This quiz covers how blood contributes to homeostasis, transports essential substances, and its physical properties. Test your knowledge on blood's importance in regulating pH, temperature, and providing protection against diseases.

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