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Heart and Circulatory System Overview
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Heart and Circulatory System Overview

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What separates the atria in the heart?

  • Vena cava
  • Interatrial septum (correct)
  • Interventricular septum
  • Atrioventricular valve

    • What is the primary function of the ventricles?

  • Receive blood from the body
  • Pump blood to the lungs
  • Both B and C (correct)
  • Pump blood to the body

    • During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart fill with blood?

  • Diastole (correct)
  • Systole
  • Atrial contraction
  • Isovolumetric contraction

    • What prevents the backflow of blood into the right atrium during ventricular contraction?

    <p>Tricuspid valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vessels bring venous blood to the right atrium?

    <p>Superior and inferior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do grooved depressions on the surface of the heart indicate?

    <p>Partitions between chambers and cardiac vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thick muscular wall that separates the ventricles called?

    <p>Interventricular septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the failure of the atria not be immediately noticeable?

    <p>Blood flow is primarily controlled by the ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is blood pressure primarily defined as?

    <p>The force exerted by circulating blood against the artery walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is blood pressure measured?

    <p>In millimetres of mercury (mmHg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a blood pressure measurement?

    <p>150/70mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of variations could affect blood pressure levels?

    <p>Physical activity levels and diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the systolic pressure in a typical measurement of 120/80mmHg?

    <p>The pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the right side of the heart?

    <p>Pumps blood to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the heart is responsible for the majority of its pumping action?

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

    Which of the following best describes the heart's position in the body?

    <p>Behind the sternum and between the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle makes up the heart, and how is it arranged?

    <p>Cardiac muscle, branched and striated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the heart from other thoracic organs?

    <p>The pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart serves as a receiving chamber?

    <p>Right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times does the heart beat in a day?

    <p>100,000 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component allows cardiac muscle cells to contract smoothly and repeatedly?

    <p>Specialized cell junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the apex of the heart?

    <p>The lower end pointing downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is associated with the broad superior end of the heart where large vessels attach?

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

    What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

    <p>Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily responsible for maintaining blood pressure?

    <p>Tunica media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of veins helps to prevent the backflow of blood?

    <p>Presence of valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vessels are capillaries primarily responsible for?

    <p>Exchange of gases and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents large molecules and immune cells from passing from the blood to the brain?

    <p>Tightly packed endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of precapillary sphincter muscles?

    <p>To regulate blood flow through capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arteries carries blood to the lungs for oxygenation?

    <p>Pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vessel is responsible for returning oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

    <p>Pulmonary vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do veins primarily assist in blood circulation back to the heart?

    <p>Through the action of surrounding skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of capillary is characterized by having small pores to allow for easier exchange of substances?

    <p>Fenestrated capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?

    <p>Aortic semilunar valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle during diastole?

    <p>Bicuspid (mitral) valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during ventricular systole?

    <p>Blood is ejected into the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

    <p>Act as a pacemaker for heartbeats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which heart sound is also known as the 'Lub' sound?

    <p>S1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the AV node in the conduction system of the heart?

    <p>To delay impulses to allow for atrial filling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure delivers oxygenated blood to the heart?

    <p>Coronary arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the circulatory system?

    <p>To circulate blood and transport nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an ECG primarily measure?

    <p>Electrical activity of the heart during contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In fetal circulation, where does blood returning to the right atrium go?

    <p>Through the foramen ovale to the left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the heart's thick muscular layer?

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

    What is a heart murmur?

    <p>A variation in heart sounds due to valve issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood does the pulmonary circulation transport?

    <p>Deoxygenated blood to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major role of the pericardial fluid?

    <p>To allow smooth movement of the heart within the pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heart Overview

    • The heart is a hollow, muscular organ with four distinct chambers: the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

    • This vital organ beats approximately 100,000 times daily, and with each contraction, it functions as two separate pumps that work in harmony to circulate blood throughout the body. Each heartbeat propels blood through the cardiovascular system.

    • The right side of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen. Conversely, the left side pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to tissues and organs.

      Heart location and structure

      • The heart is a vital organ located within the thoracic cavity, specifically nestled in an area known as the mediastinum. This space is bounded by the lungs and provides essential structural support to the heart. It is important to note that the thoracic cavity itself is encased by the ribcage, which serves to protect the organs inside, including the heart.
      • A significant portion of the heart is positioned to the left of the body's midline, which is an anatomical landmark that acts as a reference point. The apex of the heart, which is its pointed tip, is directed downward and tilts slightly to the left, reflecting the heart's unique orientation within the chest cavity.
      • At the opposite end, the base of the heart represents its broad superior part, where major blood vessels, such as the aorta and pulmonary arteries, connect and facilitate the flow of blood to and from the heart and the rest of the body.

    Heart Structure

    • Enclosed by the parietal pericardium which consists of an outer 醴🎶🎶

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