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Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
- Right atrium (correct)
- Right ventricle
- Left ventricle
- Left atrium
What is the correct order of the phases of the cardiac cycle during a heartbeat?
What is the correct order of the phases of the cardiac cycle during a heartbeat?
- Ventricular systole, Atrial diastole, Atrial systole
- Atrial diastole, Atrial systole, Ventricular diastole
- Atrial systole, Ventricular systole, Atrial diastole, Ventricular diastole (correct)
- Ventricular diastole, Atrial systole, Ventricular systole
Which type of blood vessel is primarily responsible for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes?
Which type of blood vessel is primarily responsible for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes?
- Arteries
- Veins
- Capillaries (correct)
- Venules
What constitutes the majority of blood volume?
What constitutes the majority of blood volume?
Which heart valve is located on the left side and allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
Which heart valve is located on the left side and allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
During which phase does the left ventricle pump oxygenated blood to the body?
During which phase does the left ventricle pump oxygenated blood to the body?
What does the P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?
What does the P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?
Which blood component is primarily involved in the immune response?
Which blood component is primarily involved in the immune response?
Which valve is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
Which valve is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
What is measured as systolic over diastolic blood pressure?
What is measured as systolic over diastolic blood pressure?
What is the primary role of fibrinogen in the blood coagulation process?
What is the primary role of fibrinogen in the blood coagulation process?
Which statement accurately describes the ABO blood group system?
Which statement accurately describes the ABO blood group system?
Which of the following best describes the function of lymph nodes?
Which of the following best describes the function of lymph nodes?
According to Poiseuille’s Law, which factor has the greatest impact on the flow of blood in vessels?
According to Poiseuille’s Law, which factor has the greatest impact on the flow of blood in vessels?
What is the relationship between cardiac output, heart rate, and stroke volume?
What is the relationship between cardiac output, heart rate, and stroke volume?
What occurs during vasodilation?
What occurs during vasodilation?
What defines the pressure gradient in the cardiovascular system?
What defines the pressure gradient in the cardiovascular system?
Which statement accurately describes arteries?
Which statement accurately describes arteries?
Which statement correctly describes fluid dynamics related to resistance in blood flow?
Which statement correctly describes fluid dynamics related to resistance in blood flow?
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
Flashcards
Where is the heart located?
Where is the heart located?
The heart is a vital organ located in the chest cavity, slightly tilted towards the left side. It's responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients.
What are the chambers of the heart?
What are the chambers of the heart?
The heart has four chambers: two atria (upper) and two ventricles (lower). The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, while the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
What are the layers of the heart wall?
What are the layers of the heart wall?
The heart wall is made of three layers. Myocardium is the thick, muscular layer responsible for contractions. The pericardium is a protective outer covering surrounding the heart.
What are the heart valves and their functions?
What are the heart valves and their functions?
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Explain systemic and pulmonary circulation.
Explain systemic and pulmonary circulation.
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What is the role of arteries and veins?
What is the role of arteries and veins?
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What are capillaries and their function?
What are capillaries and their function?
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What are the phases of the cardiac cycle?
What are the phases of the cardiac cycle?
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What are the heart sounds?
What are the heart sounds?
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What is blood pressure?
What is blood pressure?
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Blood Coagulation
Blood Coagulation
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ABO Blood Group
ABO Blood Group
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Rh Factor
Rh Factor
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Lymph
Lymph
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Lymph Nodes
Lymph Nodes
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Cardiac Output
Cardiac Output
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Vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction
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Vasodilation
Vasodilation
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Poiseuille's Law
Poiseuille's Law
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Pressure Gradient
Pressure Gradient
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- Heart: Located in the thoracic cavity, slightly left of center, composed of four chambers (two atria, two ventricles).
- Atria: Upper chambers; right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
- Ventricles: Lower chambers; right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
- Heart Wall: Composed of cardiac muscle (myocardium) and an outer covering (pericardium).
- Valves: Atrioventricular valves (tricuspid on right, bicuspid/mitral on left) and semilunar valves (pulmonary on right, aortic on left) regulate blood flow.
- Blood Circulation:
- Systemic: Oxygenated blood to the body.
- Pulmonary: Deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
- Coronary: Blood supply to the heart itself.
- Blood Vessels:
- Arteries: Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart (except pulmonary artery).
- Veins: Carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart (except pulmonary veins).
- Capillaries: Microscopic vessels facilitating gas and nutrient exchange.
- Cardiac Cycle:
- Systole: Contraction phase; blood ejection from ventricles.
- Diastole: Relaxation phase; heart chambers fill with blood.
- Phases: Atrial systole, ventricular systole, atrial and ventricular diastole.
- Heart Sounds: "Lub" (AV valve closure), "Dub" (semilunar valve closure).
- Blood Pressure: Force exerted by blood on vessel walls, measured as systolic/diastolic pressure.
- ECG:
- P wave: Atrial depolarization.
- QRS complex: Ventricular depolarization.
- T wave: Ventricular repolarization.
Blood
- Components:
- Plasma: (55%) Water, proteins, nutrients, gases.
- Formed Elements: (45%)
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Contain hemoglobin, transport oxygen.
- White Blood Cells (WBCs): Immune cells, fight infection.
- Platelets: Involved in blood clotting.
- Blood Coagulation: Process involving platelets, clotting factors (e.g., fibrinogen, prothrombin).
- Stages: (Vasoconstriction, Platelet Plug, Coagulation Cascade, Fibrin Clot).
- Blood Groups: ABO (based on A and B antigens) and Rh factor (presence/absence of Rh antigen).
Lymphatic System
- Lymph: Clear fluid similar to plasma, involved in immunity and fluid balance.
- Lymph Nodes: Small organs filtering lymph, housing immune cells.
- Functions: Collects excess tissue fluid, returns it to the bloodstream, transports immune cells, defends against infections.
Fluid Dynamics
- Blood Circulation Dynamics: Blood flows from high to low pressure.
- Resistance: Affected by vessel diameter, length, and blood viscosity.
- Cardiac Output (CO): Volume pumped per minute = Heart rate × Stroke volume.
- Blood Flow Regulation: Controlled by the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic/parasympathetic), involving vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
- Poiseuille's Law: Describes fluid flow relation to vessel radius, length, and viscosity.
Additional Concepts
- Arteries vs. Veins: Arteries (thick walls, high pressure, oxygenated) vs. veins (thin walls, low pressure, deoxygenated, valves).
- Capillary Exchange: Diffusion of gases, nutrients, and wastes across capillary walls.
- Pressure Gradient: Blood moves from high pressure areas (ventricles) to low pressure areas (veins, atria).
Key Equations
- Cardiac output = Heart rate × Stroke volume
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