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What structure in the circulatory system serves as a reservoir for stored blood?
What structure in the circulatory system serves as a reservoir for stored blood?
Which type of blood vessel primarily returns blood to the heart?
Which type of blood vessel primarily returns blood to the heart?
Which factor is primarily responsible for increasing stroke volume during sympathetic stimulation?
Which factor is primarily responsible for increasing stroke volume during sympathetic stimulation?
What is the percentage distribution of blood volume in the systemic veins and venules?
What is the percentage distribution of blood volume in the systemic veins and venules?
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During sympathetic stimulation, which substance is released to increase force of contraction in the heart?
During sympathetic stimulation, which substance is released to increase force of contraction in the heart?
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What is End-Systolic Volume (ESV)?
What is End-Systolic Volume (ESV)?
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Which formula correctly describes Cardiac Output?
Which formula correctly describes Cardiac Output?
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Which factor is primarily responsible for regulating heart rate?
Which factor is primarily responsible for regulating heart rate?
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Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of what value or higher?
Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of what value or higher?
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What does intrinsic control of stroke volume relate to?
What does intrinsic control of stroke volume relate to?
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What is the duration of systole in the cardiac cycle?
What is the duration of systole in the cardiac cycle?
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What is the stroke volume (SV) of the heart under normal conditions?
What is the stroke volume (SV) of the heart under normal conditions?
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During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the AV and semilunar valves remain closed?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the AV and semilunar valves remain closed?
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What happens to the ventricular volume during Isovolumetric Contraction?
What happens to the ventricular volume during Isovolumetric Contraction?
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What is the end-diastolic volume (EDV) during the cardiac cycle?
What is the end-diastolic volume (EDV) during the cardiac cycle?
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What initiates the ejection of blood from the heart during ventricular systole?
What initiates the ejection of blood from the heart during ventricular systole?
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What is the phase of the cardiac cycle characterized by rapid filling of the ventricles?
What is the phase of the cardiac cycle characterized by rapid filling of the ventricles?
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Which statement accurately describes Isovolumetric Relaxation?
Which statement accurately describes Isovolumetric Relaxation?
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What is one of the primary functions of baroreceptors in the cardiovascular system?
What is one of the primary functions of baroreceptors in the cardiovascular system?
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Which of the following accurately describes the response to rising blood pressure?
Which of the following accurately describes the response to rising blood pressure?
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Which mechanism is NOT considered a short-term regulation of blood pressure?
Which mechanism is NOT considered a short-term regulation of blood pressure?
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What occurs when baroreceptors detect an increase in arterial pressure?
What occurs when baroreceptors detect an increase in arterial pressure?
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Which part of the cardiovascular system contains baroreceptors?
Which part of the cardiovascular system contains baroreceptors?
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What is the result of decreased sympathetic activity during high blood pressure scenarios?
What is the result of decreased sympathetic activity during high blood pressure scenarios?
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Which of the following options is considered a long-term regulatory mechanism of blood pressure?
Which of the following options is considered a long-term regulatory mechanism of blood pressure?
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What is the formula used to express cardiac output?
What is the formula used to express cardiac output?
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What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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What happens to the lumen size during vasoconstriction?
What happens to the lumen size during vasoconstriction?
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Which area of the body is least likely to have capillaries due to its low metabolic requirements?
Which area of the body is least likely to have capillaries due to its low metabolic requirements?
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How does blood pressure change during systolic measurement?
How does blood pressure change during systolic measurement?
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What component of blood primarily influences blood viscosity?
What component of blood primarily influences blood viscosity?
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What indicates that vascular resistance is high?
What indicates that vascular resistance is high?
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Where is blood pressure highest in the circulatory system?
Where is blood pressure highest in the circulatory system?
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What role do precapillary sphincters play in the circulatory system?
What role do precapillary sphincters play in the circulatory system?
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What is the main driving force of blood flow through blood vessels?
What is the main driving force of blood flow through blood vessels?
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What defines diastolic blood pressure?
What defines diastolic blood pressure?
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What role do juxtaglomerular cells play in the renal function?
What role do juxtaglomerular cells play in the renal function?
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How does angiotensin II primarily affect blood vessels?
How does angiotensin II primarily affect blood vessels?
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What is the primary function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?
What is the primary function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?
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Which is the correct formula to calculate heart rate from the ECG R-R interval?
Which is the correct formula to calculate heart rate from the ECG R-R interval?
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What does the QRS complex in an ECG represent?
What does the QRS complex in an ECG represent?
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The activation of which enzyme converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?
The activation of which enzyme converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?
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In ECG interpretation, which wave corresponds to ventricular repolarization?
In ECG interpretation, which wave corresponds to ventricular repolarization?
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What physiological change does the renin-angiotensin system primarily provoke?
What physiological change does the renin-angiotensin system primarily provoke?
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Study Notes
Cardiac Cycle Overview
The cardiac cycle encompasses all events associated with blood flow through the heart during a complete heartbeat.
- Heart Valves
Atrioventricular (AV) valves: Prevent backflow of blood from ventricles to atria during ventricular systole.
Tricuspid valve: Located between the right atrium and right ventricle.
- Mitral valve: Located between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Semilunar valves: Prevent backflow from arteries (pulmonary artery and aorta) to ventricles during ventricular diastole.
Aortic valve: Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
Pulmonary valve: Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
Heart Sounds
Valve closures produce audible sounds.
The first heart sound ("lub") results from AV valve closure.
The second heart sound ("dup") results from semilunar valve closure.
- Cardiac Cycle Phases
Systole: Ventricular contraction phase
Isovolumetric contraction: Both AV and semilunar valves closed, but ventricular pressure builds up, blood doesn't move
Rapid ejection: Semilunar valves open, blood forcefully ejected into the aorta and pulmonary artery.
- Reduced ejection: Ventricular emptying is reduced, and ventricular ejection slows.
Diastole: Ventricular relaxation phase
Isovolumetric relaxation: Both AV and semilunar valves closed, ventricular pressure falls below atrial pressure, and blood flows into the ventricles.
Rapid filling: AV valves open and blood rapidly flows from the atria into ventricles.
Reduced filling (diastasis): Ventricular filling slows.
Atrial systole: Atria contract, pushing the remaining blood into the ventricles.
Stroke Volume (SV)
The amount of blood pumped per beat by each ventricle. SV is approximately 70 mL in a healthy adult.
Cardiac Output (CO)
The amount of blood pumped by each ventricle in one minute.
CO ≈ Heart rate (HR) × Stroke volume (SV)
Regulation of Cardiac Output
Heart rate: Controlled by autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic).
Stroke volume: Affected by preload (end-diastolic volume), contractility, and afterload (resistance against ventricular ejection).
Factors Affecting Stroke Volume
Venous return: The amount of blood returning to the heart through veins.
End-diastolic volume (EDV): The volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole (when the ventricles are full).
Contractility: The strength of ventricular contraction.
Afterload: The resistance against ventricular ejection.
Regulation of Blood Pressure
Short-term mechanisms: Control vessel diameter, heart rate, and heart contractility to adjust blood pressure.
Long-term mechanisms: Regulate blood volume to maintain blood pressure.
Baroreceptors
Baroreceptors are pressure-sensitive receptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch.
They send signals to the brain to regulate blood pressure by influencing sympathetic/parasympathetic nerve activity and causing adjustments to heart rate and vessel diameter.
Increased pressure in the arteries is detected by baroreceptors, which cause the nervous system to slow heart rate and increase vessel diameter (reducing blood pressure). The reverse happens when blood pressure is lower.
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
The RAAS system is a hormone cascade that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.
A decrease in blood pressure or blood volume causes the release of renin from the kidneys.
This enzyme ultimately leads to the production of angiotensin II which constricts blood vessels and stimulates thirst and ADH release.
This system increases blood pressure and blood volume.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Released by the posterior pituitary in response to increased blood osmolarity or decreased blood volume.
Causes the kidneys to increase water reabsorption, thus increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Released by the atria in response to stretching.
Decreases blood volume and blood pressure by increasing sodium and water excretion in the kidneys and reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone production by the adrenal glands.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Records electrical activity of the heart.
Includes P wave (atrial depolarization), QRS complex (ventricular depolarization), T wave (ventricular repolarization), PR interval (time for impulse to reach ventricles), and QT interval (time for ventricular depolarization and repolarization.)
Helps in diagnosing heart problems like abnormal heart rates, arrhythmias, and heart muscle damage.
Blood Vessel Structure and Function
The five types of blood vessels: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.
Blood vessels with thicker layers are more resistant, while those with thinner layers will offer less resistance to blood flow.
Blood flow is from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Cardiac muscle contractions create blood pressure, which is greatest in the aorta and large systematic arteries.
Blood pressure is measured as systolic over diastolic measurements.
Resistance to blood flow relates to blood viscosity and vessel length and diameter.
Capillaries and Capillary Exchange
Capillaries are exchange vessels connecting arterioles and venues.
Permit exchange of nutrients and waste products between body cells and the blood.
Capillaries with high metabolic requirements have highly-developed capillary networks.
Capillary exchange occurs through diffusion and bulk flow, and it involves the pressure differences between the blood and interstitial fluid in the capillaries and tissue.
Blood Pressure Regulation
Short-term mechanisms involve controlling vessel diameter, heart rate, and contractility.
Long-term mechanisms regulate blood volume.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to the circulatory system, including blood volume distribution, cardiac output, and factors affecting heart function. This quiz covers important terms and physiological mechanisms involved in the cardiovascular system.
