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What is the primary function of the pulmonary arteries?
Which of the following correctly identifies one of the main functions of heart valves?
Which of the following statements about varicose veins is true?
What distinguishes the aorta from other blood vessels?
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Which valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
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What condition is defined as low blood pressure, measured at less than 90/60 mmHg?
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What is a common symptom of hypotension?
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Which type of tissue in the heart allows for coordinated contractions to circulate blood?
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What action occurs during vasoconstriction?
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What role do pacemakers serve in the cardiovascular system?
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Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for carrying messages to and from the heart?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypotension?
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What is the main function of connective tissue in the cardiovascular system?
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What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?
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What condition is characterized by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries?
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What is the primary function of the right side of the heart?
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What is a possible consequence of a ruptured plaque in the coronary arteries?
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Which of the following statements about coronary circulation is false?
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Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the right atrium?
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What is the term for the dead heart muscle resulting from insufficient blood flow?
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What color is deoxygenated blood as it returns to the right side of the heart?
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What could happen if there is a significant narrowing of the coronary arteries?
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What valve does blood pass through after entering the right ventricle?
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Which substances primarily make up the plaque that builds up in coronary arteries?
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Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
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What is the result of dead heart muscle in terms of regeneration?
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Through which valve does blood pass to enter the left ventricle?
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What occurs after blood leaves the left ventricle?
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What does the left side of the heart primarily do?
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What are the primary components of plasma?
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What is considered a healthy resting heart rate for an adult?
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What is the systolic pressure in a normal blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg?
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Which of the following factors can influence resting heart rate?
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What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
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How is the heart rate measured using the pulse?
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What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
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Which process occurs when blood cells harden and form a scab?
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Study Notes
Heart Structure
- The septum is a wall in the heart that divides the left and right sides preventing blood from mixing
- The right side of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood from the body to the lungs
- The left side of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body
- Blood enters the right atrium from the superior and inferior vena cava
- It then passes through the tricuspid valve and enters the right ventricle
- Blood is then pumped through the pulmonary semilunar valve and out through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs
- Blood returns from the lungs through the pulmonary veins to the left atrium
- The blood is then pumped out through the aortic semilunar valve into the aorta and throughout the systemic circulation
- The aorta is the biggest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body
- The vena cava is the largest vein in the body carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- The vena cava is divided in two: the superior vena cava which carries blood from the upper half of the body and the inferior vena cava which carries blood from the lower half
- The heart has four valves that direct the blood flow in the correct direction
- The valves are divided in two categories: atrioventricular valves (AV valves) and semi-lunar valves.
Atrioventricular Valves
- The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- The bicuspid valve (mitral valve) is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Semi-Lunar Valves
- The pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
- The aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta
Blood Composition
- Blood is composed of plasma and blood cells
- Plasma is a protein-rich, yellowish, clear liquid which is 90% water
- Plasma contains dissolved salts and minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium
- Plasma also contains proteins called albumin, globulins and fibrinogen
Heart Rate
- Heart rate is also known as pulse, and it can be felt by palpating on an artery
- Average adult heart rate should be between 60-80 beats per minute
- Bradycardia is defined as very slow heart rate (less than 60)
- Tachycardia is defined as a very fast heart rate (more than 100 )
- Heart rate can be measured using a stethoscope
- Factors that affect resting heart rate can include: exercise within 2hrs of measurement, caffeine, sitting or standing for long periods of time
Measuring Pulse
- The pulse can be found on the neck or wrist
- To measure pulse, count the number of beats in 30 seconds and multiply by 2 to get bpm
- Healthy heart rate is between 60-100 bpm
- Highly conditioned athletes can have a heart rate of 40-60 bpm
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts on artery walls
- Systolic pressure is the maximum pressure exerted on the arteries during ventricle contraction
- Diastolic pressure is the minimum pressure exerted on the arteries during ventricle relaxation and refill
- Average blood pressure reading for an adult is 120/80 mmHg (systole/diastole)
- Blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer
Hypertension
- Hypertension is defined as high blood pressure
- High blood pressure is considered anything over 140/90 mmHg.
- Hypertension causes include obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity, stress, too much salt in diet, genetics
- Hypertension can have serious risks which include risk of heart attack or stroke, aneurysm, heart failure
Hypotension
- Hypotension is defined as low blood pressure
- Low blood pressure is considered anything less than 90/60 mmHg.
- Hypotension causes include hormones, pregnancy, medications
- Hypotension can cause dizziness and lightheadedness
- Low blood pressure only becomes a problem if it causes serious symptoms or occurs in the elderly
Vasodilation and Vasoconstriction
- Vasodilation is the widening of arteries when muscle contracts
- Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of arteries when muscle relaxes
- Certain conditions or drugs can cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction
Pacemakers
- Pacemakers are required for people whose heart rhythm needs to be monitored
- Pacemakers generate electrical impulses to trigger a regular heartbeat
Tissues of the Heart
- The heart is composed of three different types of tissues: cardiac muscle tissue, nerve tissue and connective tissue
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- This tissue is unique to the heart
- The cells are arranged in a network to allow contractions
- The cells contract at the same time which moves blood around the body
Nerve Tissue
- Nerve tissue is composed of neurons which transmit messages to and from other parts of the body.
Connective Tissue
- Connective tissue supports, connects and binds together the other tissue types (e.g., bone, blood)
- Connective tissue covers and protects the heart muscles and nerves, preventing friction and allowing free blood flow
Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
- A healthy circulatory system is essential for survival as the heart is responsible for delivering blood, nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and tissues
- Many conditions can affect circulatory system function.
Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary artery disease is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries
- Coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.
- Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.
- When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis.
- Atherosclerosis involves a gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries resulting from the accumulation of hard deposits of cholesterol (plaque), on the lining of the blood vessels.
Heart Attack
- Heart attacks occur most often as a result of coronary artery disease
- Plaque builds up over many years on the inside walls of the coronary arteries
- An area of plaque can rupture, causing a blood clot to form on the surface of the plaque
- If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery
- Complete blockage causes an INFARCT (dead heart muscle, which cannot regenerate)
Coronary Circulation
- Coronary circulation supplies the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood
- The right and left coronary arteries nourish the myocardium of the heart.
- The left and right cardiac veins remove waste from the myocardium.
- Serious health repercussions and even death can occur if a narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries restricts the flow of blood to the heart muscle.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the heart with this quiz. Explore the functions of different parts of the heart, including the septum, atria, ventricles, and blood circulation pathways. Understand how oxygenated and deoxygenated blood flows through the heart and body.