Formation of Heart Loop

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What is the correct order of heart development?

Heart tube → atrium, ventricle, bulbus cordis, truncus arteriosus, conus cordis, sinus venosus

Heart tube → atrium, bulbus cordis, ventricle, truncus arteriosus, conus cordis, sinus venosus

Heart tube → ventricle, atrium, bulbus cordis, truncus arteriosus, conus cordis, sinus venosus

Heart tube → bulbus cordis, ventricle, atrium, truncus arteriosus, conus cordis, sinus venosus (correct)

What happens to the heart tube as it grows?

It remains straight and grows outside the pericardial cavity

It becomes twisted and forms a knot

It undergoes bending and cannot be accommodated within the pericardial cavity (correct)

It becomes smaller and accommodates within the pericardial cavity

What is the function of the sinus venosus?

It connects the atrium to the ventricle

It pumps blood from the ventricle to the atrium

It is a part of the bulbus cordis

It receives veins from the body (correct)

What is the relationship between the bulboventricular loop and the cephalic portion?

The cephalic portion bends ventrally, caudally, and slightly to the right to form the bulboventricular loop Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the atrium during heart development?

It moves dorsocranially and bulges laterally on each side of the bulbus Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the proximal part of the bulbus?

It develops into the primitive right ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What are the two terms used somewhat confusingly for the parts at the arterial end?

Truncus arteriosus and conus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the truncus arteriosus and the conus arteriosus?

The truncus arteriosus leads to the conus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood to the fetus?

Umbilical vein Signup and view all the answers

What structure directs most of the blood from the IVC into the left atrium?

Crista dividens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fetal lungs?

Production of surfactant Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart receives blood from the superior vena cava (SVC)?

Right atrium Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the blood that does not pass through the foramen ovale in the fetal heart?

It mixes with blood from the SVC and coronary sinus in the right ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the oxygen content of the blood that leaves the right ventricle through the pulmonary trunk?

Medium oxygen content Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the blood in the IVC and the blood in the umbilical vein?

The IVC carries oxygen-poor blood, while the umbilical vein carries oxygen-rich blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of Tetralogy of Fallot?

Cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following receives well-oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein?

The liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Persistent Truncus Arteriosus?

Truncus overrides both ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the aorta in Transposition of Great Vessels?

Right ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the resulting effect of Tetralogy of Fallot on pulmonary flow?

Decreased pulmonary flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cyanotic heart defects?

Decreased oxygenation Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of all CHDs that Tetralogy of Fallot accounts for?

5-7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the defect accompanied by in Persistent Truncus Arteriosus?

Ventricular septal defect Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Transposition of Great Vessels?

Aorta originates from right ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the thinning of the pulmonary artery walls during the first few breaths?

Stretching of the arteries due to lung expansion. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the pressure in the left atrium to be higher than in the right atrium after birth?

Increased pulmonary blood flow and decreased umbilical vein flow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the reversal of blood flow in the ductus arteriosus (DA) after birth?

Lower pulmonary vascular resistance compared to systemic vascular resistance. Signup and view all the answers

How does the increased workload of the left ventricle after birth affect the ventricular walls?

The left ventricular wall becomes thicker due to increased workload. Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual timeframe for the functional closure of the ductus arteriosus in a normal full-term infant?

Within 24 to 48 hours of birth. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can cause the ductus arteriosus to remain open longer?

Premature birth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ductus arteriosus in a fetus?

To bypass the lungs and deliver oxygenated blood directly to the systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these structures is NOT directly involved in the transition of fetal circulation to neonatal circulation?

Aorta. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?

To connect the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

Which vascular structures are critical during the transitional circulation at birth?

Foramen ovale, ductus venosus, and ductus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood flow in the ductus venosus when the sphincter contracts?

More blood is diverted to the portal vein and hepatic sinusoids Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the state of pulmonary vessels prenatally?

They are constricted, inhibiting gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of uterine contractions on blood flow in the umbilical vein?

They can lead to heart overload by increasing venous flow Signup and view all the answers

How does typical blood flow from the placenta reach the heart in fetal circulation?

Through the umbilical vein and ductus venosus to the inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood is primarily delivered to the fetus from the placenta?

Oxygen-rich, nutrient-rich blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?

To shunt blood from the right atrium to the left atrium Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Formation of the Heart Loop

Heart tube components include bulbus cordis, ventricle, atrium, truncus arteriosus, conus arteriosus, and sinus venosus.
As the heart tube grows, it bends to fit within the pericardial cavity; primitive heart chambers become recognizable.
Sinus venosus receives blood from body veins; blood flow continues from the ventricle into the bulbus cordis and then to the arteries.

Bending of the Heart Tube

Bulboventricular portion forms a loop with a cephalic portion that bends ventrally, caudally, and slightly to the right.
The atrium bulges laterally from the bulbus, moving dorsocranially.

Fetal Blood Flow Dynamics

Fetal lungs do not provide gas exchange; key structures in transitional circulation include ductus venosus, foramen ovale, and ductus arteriosus.
Highly oxygenated blood from placenta enters the fetus via the umbilical vein under high pressure.

Ductus Venosus Functionality

Ductus venosus connects umbilical vein to inferior vena cava (IVC), allowing half the blood to bypass the liver.
Blood flow through the ductus venosus is regulated by a sphincter mechanism, diverting blood based on pressure changes.

Entry and Mixing of Blood

Blood in the IVC mixes poorly oxygenated blood from the lower body with well-oxygenated blood from the placenta before entering the right atrium.
Most blood from IVC is channeled through the crista dividens into the left atrium, mixing with smaller amounts of poorly oxygenated blood returning from lungs.

Postnatal Circulation Changes

At birth, increased pulmonary blood flow leads to higher pressure in the left atrium, functionally closing the foramen ovale.
Blood from the right ventricle flows into the pulmonary trunk; pulmonary vascular resistance drops compared to systemic vascular resistance.

Right and Left Ventricular Development

In fetuses, right ventricular wall is thicker due to increased workload; after birth, left ventricular wall becomes thicker as it takes on more responsibility.
Ductus arteriosus may constrict postnatally, often closing completely within 96 hours in healthy infants.

Congenital Heart Defects

Tetralogy of Fallot includes pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy; results in cyanosis.
Persistent truncus arteriosus occurs when truncoconal ridges fail to fuse, causing cyanosis and increased blood flow to the lungs.
Transposition of great vessels arises from abnormal descending of truncoconal septum, leading to aorta originating from right ventricle.

Implications of Fetal Circulation

Fetal circulation relies on overlaying structures allowing for bypassing of lungs; post-birth adaptations are crucial for normal gas exchange transition.
Morphological changes and vascular resistance alterations are key factors for the heart's functional shift from prenatal to neonatal life.

Additional Heart Defects

Persistence of ductus arteriosus in preterm infants; closure rates vary significantly between full-term and preterm infants.
Circulatory anomalies can compromise oxygenation and normal function, necessitating careful monitoring and intervention when necessary.

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Quiz on the formation of heart loop, covering stages of heart tube development from bulbus cordis to sinus venosus.