Function of Myocardium Flashcards
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What is the primary function of the myocardium?

  • To generate force necessary to circulate blood (correct)
  • To filter blood
  • To produce hormones
  • To store nutrients
  • What does the pulmonary circuit carry?

    Deoxygenated/venous blood from the right ventricle to the lungs

    The systemic circuit delivers oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the ______ systems of the body.

    organ

    The contraction of the left side of the heart propels blood through the pulmonary circuit.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following circuits with their functions:

    <p>Pulmonary Circuit = Delivers deoxygenated blood to the lungs Systemic Circuit = Delivers oxygenated blood to the organ systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Function of Myocardium

    • Myocardium generates the necessary force to circulate blood throughout the body.
    • Blood transport includes oxygen (O2), nutrients, carbon dioxide (CO2), and metabolic wastes.
    • Oxygen-rich blood is sent to cells while CO2 and waste products are returned to the heart for removal.

    Pulmonary Circuit

    • Transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for gas exchange.
    • Major components: pulmonary trunk, pulmonary arteries, lungs, and pulmonary veins.
    • Delivers oxygenated blood back to the left atrium.
    • Contraction of the right side of the heart drives blood through the pulmonary circuit.

    Systemic Circuit

    • Carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to body organs and tissues.
    • Returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium for reoxygenation.
    • Key components include the aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, and superior/inferior vena cava.
    • Purpose is to supply O2 and nutrients to cells while removing wastes and CO2.
    • Contraction of the left side of the heart propels blood through the systemic circuit.

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    Explore the crucial functions of the myocardium in these flashcards. Learn about the blood circulation process, including the pulmonary circuit and the transport of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. This quiz serves as a valuable tool for understanding cardiac physiology.

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