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What sound is associated with the closing of the atrioventricular valves?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary valve?
During which phase does ventricular contraction occur?
What distinguishes the left side of the heart from the right side in terms of function?
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What term describes the relaxation phase of the heart's cycle?
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What is the primary function of the heart valves?
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During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles pump blood out of the heart?
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Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
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How many chambers does the heart contain?
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What is the role of the atria in the heart?
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The aortic valve is classified as which type of valve?
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What is the typical cardiac output for a normal resting adult?
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Which chamber of the heart has the thickest walls?
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What is the primary role of valves in the veins?
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What is the main function of the pulmonary circulation?
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Which blood vessels are primarily responsible for carrying oxygenated blood?
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What initiates the electrical impulses that regulate heart contractions?
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What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart?
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Which part of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
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What is the significance of the autonomic nervous system in heart function?
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Which layer of blood vessels is responsible for regulating blood pressure?
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How does the heart muscle receive its own blood supply?
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What is the role of conducting cells in the heart?
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What can be expected if there is a major blockage in the coronary arteries?
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What is the primary cause of the contraction in the contractile cells of the heart?
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Study Notes
Heart Valves
- Heart valves allow blood to flow in one direction only
- The sound of a beating heart comes from the closing of valves
- Lub-dup, a sound commonly associated with the heartbeat, comes from the closing of the valves
- "Lub" - Atrioventricular valves (AV valves)
- "Dup" - Pulmonary and aortic valves (semilunar valves)
Heart Contractions
- Systole is the contraction of the heart muscle
- Diastole is the relaxation of the heart muscle
- Atrial systole is the contraction of the atria and pushes blood into the ventricles
- Ventricular systole is the contraction of the ventricles and pushes blood to the lungs or the body
- Contractions are carried out by the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart
Heart Function and Blood Circulation
- The left and right sides of the heart function as separate pumps
- Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute (resting adult = 5 L/min)
Anatomy of the Heart
- Located within the thoracic cavity between the sternum and thoracic vertebrae
- Consists of 4 chambers
- 2 atria: upper chambers, smaller, thinner walls, less muscular
- 2 ventricles: lower chambers, thicker, more muscular
- 4 valves:
- 2 Atrioventricular valves (AV)
- 2 semilunar valves (SL)
- Atria are the receiving chambers that receive blood from the veins
- Ventricles are the discharging chambers that pump blood out into the arteries
Heart Valves
- Atrioventricular valves (AV)
- Bicuspid/mitral: between left atrium and left ventricle
- Tricuspid: between right atrium and right ventricle
- Semilunar valves (SL)
- Aortic: allows blood to flow out of the left ventricle to the aorta
- Pulmonary: allows blood to flow out of the right ventricle to the lungs
Pulmonary & Systemic Circulation
- Pulmonary circulation: blood flows from the right ventricle to the lungs, picks up oxygen, then returns to the left atrium
- Systemic circulation: blood flows from the left ventricle to the body, delivers oxygen-rich blood to every cell, then returns to the right atrium
Blood Flow Through the Heart
- Blood flows through blood vessels: Veins & Arteries
- Veins carry blood toward the heart; mostly deoxygenated blood.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart; mostly oxygenated blood.
Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation
- Blood flow in the systemic circulation: Left ventricle > Aorta > Arteries > Arterioles > Capillaries > Venules > Veins > Superior/Inferior vena cava > Right atrium
- Blood flow in the pulmonary circulation: Right ventricle > Pulmonary artery > Lungs > Pulmonary vein > Left atrium
Blood Vessels
- From the heart (LV): aorta > arteries > arterioles
- To the heart (RA) : venules < veins < vena cavas
- Capillaries: Only one cell thick, facilitating the rapid exchange of oxygen, glucose, and waste products.
Blood Vessel Structure
- Tunica intima: thin cells that line the inside of blood vessels
- Tunica media: smooth muscle layer; thicker in arterial walls to withstand higher pressure
- Tunica externa: connective tissue layer; thicker in veins due to retrograde blood flow
Capillaries
- Exchange vessels that allow nutrients and compounds to move between blood and tissues
- Arterial end has high pressure, pushing substances from blood to tissue
- Venous end has low pressure, pulling substances from tissue to blood
Coronary Blood Circulation
- Heart muscle needs oxygen and nutrients supplied by its own arteries and veins: coronary arteries and veins
- Coronary arteries branch off the aorta to deliver oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
- Coronary veins surround the heart, collect deoxygenated blood, and drain into the vena cava
- Blockage of coronary arteries results in ischemia (lack of oxygen) to the heart muscle, which can lead to a heart attack
Cells of the Heart
- Cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes)
- Contractile cells: responsible for contracting to pump blood
- Conducting cells: function similar to neurons, initiate and propagate action potentials to trigger contraction
- Cardiomyocytes have gap junctions, allowing ions to travel between cells
Neural Stimulus of the Heart
- Cardiac muscle is involuntary
- Regulated by the autonomic nervous system:
- Sympathetic nerves initiate contraction (spinal cord)
- Parasympathetic nerves decrease heart rate (brain)
- Action potential begins at the sinoatrial node (SA node)
- Electrical current is passed along through specialized muscle cells:
- Atrioventricular node (AV node)
- Bundle of His
- Purkinje fibers
- Electrical current can travel from cell to cell due to intercalated discs
Neural Stimulus of the Heart
- Action potential path: SA node (pacemaker) à AV node à bundle of His à Purkinje fibers
- Result: Atria contract à ventricles contract
- Electrical current generated can be detected by an electrocardiograph, producing an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functions of the heart. This quiz covers topics such as heart valves, contractions, blood circulation, and cardiac output. Perfect for students studying human biology or healthcare professionals.
