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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
- To regulate body temperature.
- To produce blood cells.
- To transport substances throughout the body. (correct)
- To filter waste products.
Which structure is part of the cardiovascular system but not the broader circulatory system?
Which structure is part of the cardiovascular system but not the broader circulatory system?
- Blood vessels
- Blood
- Heart
- None of the above. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the pulmonary circuit?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the pulmonary circuit?
- To return blood from the lower body to the heart.
- To supply blood to all organs of the body.
- To transport blood to the liver for detoxification.
- To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs. (correct)
Which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs?
Which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs?
Which vessel delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart?
Which vessel delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart?
What is the body's largest artery?
What is the body's largest artery?
Where is the human heart located?
Where is the human heart located?
Which term describes the broad superior portion of the heart?
Which term describes the broad superior portion of the heart?
Which layer of the pericardium is also known as the epicardium?
Which layer of the pericardium is also known as the epicardium?
What is the primary function of the atria?
What is the primary function of the atria?
What is the role of the semilunar valves?
What is the role of the semilunar valves?
What does the pulmonary circuit refer to in the context of blood flow?
What does the pulmonary circuit refer to in the context of blood flow?
Which vessel collects blood from the heart's veins and empties into the right atrium?
Which vessel collects blood from the heart's veins and empties into the right atrium?
What is a key function of the cardiac conduction system?
What is a key function of the cardiac conduction system?
What is the name of the valve that regulates the opening between the right atrium and right ventricle?
What is the name of the valve that regulates the opening between the right atrium and right ventricle?
Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart wall?
Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart wall?
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What are the components of the circulatory system?
What are the components of the circulatory system?
The circulatory system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
What's the difference between circulatory and cardiovascular systems?
What's the difference between circulatory and cardiovascular systems?
The cardiovascular system refers only to the heart and blood vessels.
What's the main function of the circulatory system?
What's the main function of the circulatory system?
The main purpose of the circulatory system is to transport substances throughout the body.
What is the pulmonary circuit?
What is the pulmonary circuit?
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What is the systemic circuit?
What is the systemic circuit?
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What's the role of the right heart in circulation?
What's the role of the right heart in circulation?
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What's the role of the left heart in circulation?
What's the role of the left heart in circulation?
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What is the pericardium?
What is the pericardium?
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Pericardial Sac (Parietal Pericardium)
Pericardial Sac (Parietal Pericardium)
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Serous Layer of the Pericardium
Serous Layer of the Pericardium
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Myocardium
Myocardium
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Endocardium
Endocardium
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Atria (Singular: Atrium)
Atria (Singular: Atrium)
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Atrioventricular (AV) Valves
Atrioventricular (AV) Valves
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Semilunar Valves (Pulmonary and Aortic Valves)
Semilunar Valves (Pulmonary and Aortic Valves)
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Study Notes
Circulatory System I
- The circulatory system comprises the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The cardiovascular system refers solely to the heart and blood vessels.
- Its primary function is transporting substances throughout the body via blood.
- Blood serves as the liquid medium for carrying these substances.
- Blood vessels direct blood flow to specific destinations.
- The heart acts as the pumping mechanism to keep blood flowing.
Functions of the Circulatory System
- The circulatory system is vital for transporting substances throughout the body.
- Deoxygenated blood from the body enters the right side of the heart and is routed to the lungs for oxygenation. Meanwhile, oxygenated blood from the lungs is pumped to the left side of the heart, then to the body.
Pulmonary and Systemic Circuits
- The cardiovascular system consists of two main divisions: the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
- The pulmonary circuit carries blood to the lungs for gas exchange and returns oxygenated blood to the heart.
- The systemic circuit delivers oxygenated blood to all body organs, including portions of the lungs.
The Pathway of Blood Flow Through the Heart
- Blood flows from the body through the right side of the heart, to the lungs, and back through the left side for distribution to the rest of the body.
- Oxygen-poor blood is depicted in violet, while oxygen-rich blood is depicted in orange/red.
The Heart Wall
- The heart wall consists of three layers: the epicardium (outer layer), myocardium (middle, muscular layer), and endocardium (inner layer lining the chambers).
The Chambers of the Heart
- The heart has four chambers: two atria (superior) and two ventricles (inferior).
- The atria receive blood from the veins, while the ventricles pump blood into arteries.
The Valves
- The atrioventricular (AV) valves, including the tricuspid (right) and mitral (left) valves, regulate blood flow between the atria and ventricles.
- Pulmonary and aortic valves control blood flow from the ventricles to the pulmonary trunk and aorta respectively.
The Coronary Circulation
- The coronary arteries branch off the aorta to supply blood to the heart muscle.
- The coronary sinus collects deoxygenated blood from the heart and returns it to the right atrium.
The Conduction System
- The conduction system regulates the coordinated contraction of the heart chambers.
- The sinoatrial (SA) node acts as the pacemaker, initiating the heartbeat and activating the atrioventricular (AV) node, which then transmits the signal to the rest of the heart.
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