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How many chambers does the heart have?
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
Which of the following statements about the heart is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the heart is TRUE?
What is the name of the sac that surrounds the heart?
What is the name of the sac that surrounds the heart?
Pericardium
What is the name of the muscular wall of the heart?
What is the name of the muscular wall of the heart?
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Why are the atria of the heart referred to as 'receiving chambers'?
Why are the atria of the heart referred to as 'receiving chambers'?
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Why are the ventricles of the heart referred to as 'discharging chambers'?
Why are the ventricles of the heart referred to as 'discharging chambers'?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of valve found in the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a type of valve found in the heart?
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The tricuspid valve is located on the left side of the heart.
The tricuspid valve is located on the left side of the heart.
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The inner layer of the heart is called the pericardium.
The inner layer of the heart is called the pericardium.
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What is the condition called when the heart is compressed by fluid buildup between the layers of the pericardium?
What is the condition called when the heart is compressed by fluid buildup between the layers of the pericardium?
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What is the name of the natural pacemaker of the heart?
What is the name of the natural pacemaker of the heart?
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The AV node (Atrioventricular node) is located in the ventricle.
The AV node (Atrioventricular node) is located in the ventricle.
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Which of the following is associated with a 'lub' sound in the heart?
Which of the following is associated with a 'lub' sound in the heart?
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What is the term for a condition where a heart valve does not close properly, leading to a backward flow of blood?
What is the term for a condition where a heart valve does not close properly, leading to a backward flow of blood?
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What is the term for a condition where a heart valve is stiff and does not open fully, leading to restricted blood flow?
What is the term for a condition where a heart valve is stiff and does not open fully, leading to restricted blood flow?
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What is the term for a condition where the heart beats abnormally fast?
What is the term for a condition where the heart beats abnormally fast?
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What is the term for a condition where the heart muscle fibers contract chaotically, leading to ineffective pumping action?
What is the term for a condition where the heart muscle fibers contract chaotically, leading to ineffective pumping action?
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The P wave on an ECG represents ventricular depolarization (contraction).
The P wave on an ECG represents ventricular depolarization (contraction).
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The T wave on an ECG represents ventricular repolarization (relaxation).
The T wave on an ECG represents ventricular repolarization (relaxation).
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Match the following terms to their correct EKG wave representations:
Match the following terms to their correct EKG wave representations:
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What vital sign measures the heart rate?
What vital sign measures the heart rate?
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What is the medical term for fatty buildup in the arteries?
What is the medical term for fatty buildup in the arteries?
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Arteriosclerosis refers only to the deposit of fatty plaques in arteries.
Arteriosclerosis refers only to the deposit of fatty plaques in arteries.
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What is the medical term for a heart attack?
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
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Angina pectoris is a severe chest pain that occurs during physical activity or stress, and is usually associated with a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle.
Angina pectoris is a severe chest pain that occurs during physical activity or stress, and is usually associated with a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a disorder of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT considered a disorder of the cardiovascular system?
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What medical term refers to a 'blood clot'?
What medical term refers to a 'blood clot'?
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What medical term refers to a 'blood clot that travels through the bloodstream'?
What medical term refers to a 'blood clot that travels through the bloodstream'?
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Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the heart's natural pacemaker is not functioning properly, causing irregular heartbeats.
Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the heart's natural pacemaker is not functioning properly, causing irregular heartbeats.
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Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect where a blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery and the aorta remains open after birth.
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect where a blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery and the aorta remains open after birth.
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Reynaud's phenomenon is a condition characterized by unusual sensitivity to cold or stress, often causing the fingers and toes to turn white, then blue, and finally red.
Reynaud's phenomenon is a condition characterized by unusual sensitivity to cold or stress, often causing the fingers and toes to turn white, then blue, and finally red.
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Study Notes
Heart Anatomy and Function
- The heart is a four-chambered muscular pump.
- It is located slightly to the left of the center of the chest.
- Approximately 2/3 of the heart is positioned to the left of the mid-line.
- The heart weighs about 9 ounces.
- The heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
- The atria receive blood.
- The ventricles pump blood.
- Atrial walls are thinner than ventricular walls because they only need to push blood to the ventricles, whilst the ventricles have a thicker muscular wall to pump blood throughout the body.
Heart Chambers
- Atria: Receiving chambers, thinner walls.
- Ventricles: Discharging chambers, thicker walls.
Heart Valves
- Tricuspid: Between right atrium and right ventricle.
- Bicuspid (Mitral): Between left atrium and left ventricle.
- Pulmonary semilunar: Between right ventricle and pulmonary artery.
- Aortic semilunar: Between left ventricle and aorta.
Heart Wall Layers
- Endocardium: Inner lining of the heart.
- Myocardium: Muscular layer of the heart.
- Pericardium: Outer layer of the heart (sac).
Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Pericardium is a sac-like structure surrounding the heart, composed of two layers (visceral and parietal). These layers are lubricated with fluid to allow movement of the heart with each beat.
- Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium.
- Cardiac Tamponade: Fluid buildup between the visceral and parietal pericardium, putting pressure on the heart and inhibiting its function.
Heart Conduction System
- SA node (Sinoatrial node): The primary pacemaker of the heart, initiating the heartbeat.
- AV node (Atrioventricular node): Delays the impulse from the SA node before passing it to the ventricles, allowing for proper atrial emptying before the ventricles contract.
- Bundle of His: Specialized conductive tissue that transmits the electrical impulse from the AV node to the ventricles.
- Bundle branches: Branches in the conductive tissue that carry the electrical signal down to the Purkinje fibres.
- Purkinje fibers: Specialized conductive tissue that distributes the electrical impulse throughout the ventricles, triggering ventricular contraction.
Heart Beat (Cardiac Cycle)
- Systole: Heart contraction—Higher pressure.
- Diastole: Heart relaxation—Lower pressure.
Heart Rate Measurements
- Heart rate measures the contractions per minute (BPM).
- Common pulse points: Radial, Brachial, Carotid, Popliteal, Femoral, and Temporal.
- Bradycardia: Slow heart rate (<60 beats per minute).
- Tachycardia: Rapid heart rate (>100 beats per minute).
- Asystole: No electrical activity in the heart (flat line on an ECG).
Blood Flow Through the Heart
- Blood flows from the superior/inferior vena cava into the right atrium.
- Through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle.
- To the pulmonary arteries, to the lungs.
- To pulmonary veins to left atrium
- Through the bicuspid valve to the left ventricle.
- To the aorta to body.
Coronary Heart Disease (CAD)
- Atherosclerosis: Buildup of lipids (cholesterol) in the artery walls.
- Ischemia: Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Myocardial infarction (MI): Heart attack (death of heart tissue due to reduced blood flow).
Practice Questions Related to Heart Anatomy and Function (for student reference)
- True/False on specific details related to blood flow, heart valves, and artery/vein function.
- Matching the term and concept (e.g., SA node vs. pacemaker)
- Basic questions about the number of heart chambers and their location in relation to the chest cavity
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and function of the heart. This quiz covers the structure of the heart, its chambers, valves, and the layers of the heart wall. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about this vital organ!
