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What characterizes open circulation systems?
What characterizes open circulation systems?
- It operates at high pressure.
- Blood bathes tissue directly. (correct)
- Blood is contained within vessels.
- It is associated with a compact myocardium.
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
- To regulate digestive processes.
- To protect against climate change.
- To transport various substances throughout the body. (correct)
- To initiate muscle contractions.
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cardiovascular system?
- Protection from infection.
- Transport of respiratory gases.
- Production of hormones. (correct)
- Thermoregulation.
What type of myocardium is associated with closed circulation systems?
What type of myocardium is associated with closed circulation systems?
Where is the heart located in the human body?
Where is the heart located in the human body?
What components make up the blood?
What components make up the blood?
What is the role of platelets in the cardiovascular system?
What is the role of platelets in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following substances is transported by the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following substances is transported by the cardiovascular system?
What does systolic arterial pressure represent?
What does systolic arterial pressure represent?
Which of the following is NOT a part of systemic arterial blood pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a part of systemic arterial blood pressure?
How is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) primarily regulated?
How is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) primarily regulated?
What type of receptors are baroreceptors?
What type of receptors are baroreceptors?
Which baroreceptors are the most important for monitoring MAP to the brain?
Which baroreceptors are the most important for monitoring MAP to the brain?
Which chamber of the heart receives the majority of the blood supply?
Which chamber of the heart receives the majority of the blood supply?
What is the primary function of coronary vessels?
What is the primary function of coronary vessels?
What happens to MAP when a person jumps out of a hot bath too quickly?
What happens to MAP when a person jumps out of a hot bath too quickly?
What is the primary function of the papillary muscles in relation to the atrioventricular valves?
What is the primary function of the papillary muscles in relation to the atrioventricular valves?
How many cusps does the left atrioventricular valve (bicuspid valve) have?
How many cusps does the left atrioventricular valve (bicuspid valve) have?
What role does the skeleton of the heart play in its anatomy?
What role does the skeleton of the heart play in its anatomy?
What happens when pressure in the left atrium exceeds pressure in the left ventricle?
What happens when pressure in the left atrium exceeds pressure in the left ventricle?
Which statement correctly describes the aortic semilunar valve?
Which statement correctly describes the aortic semilunar valve?
How many one-way valves are present in the heart?
How many one-way valves are present in the heart?
What is the purpose of the dense fibrous connective tissue in the heart skeleton?
What is the purpose of the dense fibrous connective tissue in the heart skeleton?
What is true about blood flow through the chambers of the heart?
What is true about blood flow through the chambers of the heart?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart's conduction system?
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart's conduction system?
What occurs during the short delay at the atrioventricular (AV) node?
What occurs during the short delay at the atrioventricular (AV) node?
What does the P wave in an electrocardiogram represent?
What does the P wave in an electrocardiogram represent?
Which component of the ECG is associated with ventricular contraction?
Which component of the ECG is associated with ventricular contraction?
How does the impulse reach the ventricles after passing through the AV node?
How does the impulse reach the ventricles after passing through the AV node?
What does the T wave indicate in an electrocardiogram?
What does the T wave indicate in an electrocardiogram?
What effect does the rapid transmission of signals through the bundle of His have on ventricular contraction?
What effect does the rapid transmission of signals through the bundle of His have on ventricular contraction?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a cardiomyocyte?
What is the typical resting membrane potential of a cardiomyocyte?
Which echocardiography technique is used to assess blood flow and valvular conditions?
Which echocardiography technique is used to assess blood flow and valvular conditions?
In a two-dimensional echocardiography, what specific view can be obtained?
In a two-dimensional echocardiography, what specific view can be obtained?
What must happen for a cardiomyocyte to generate a contraction?
What must happen for a cardiomyocyte to generate a contraction?
What is the significance of the R wave in the QRS complex?
What is the significance of the R wave in the QRS complex?
During repolarization of a cardiomyocyte, which ion primarily exits the cell?
During repolarization of a cardiomyocyte, which ion primarily exits the cell?
Which of the following describes valvular stenosis?
Which of the following describes valvular stenosis?
The Purkinje fiber system is responsible for what in the cardiac conduction system?
The Purkinje fiber system is responsible for what in the cardiac conduction system?
The ECG records the heart's electrical activity through what?
The ECG records the heart's electrical activity through what?
Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Overview
- Comprised of the heart, blood vessels, and blood; facilitates systemic and pulmonary circulation.
- Blood or hemolymph can either bathe tissue in open circulation or remain confined within vessels in closed circulation.
- Two types of circulatory systems: open (lower pressure, mostly in fishes and amphibians) and closed (higher pressure, seen in most vertebrates including birds and mammals).
General Functions
- Functions include:
- Transporting respiratory gases (O2 and CO2)
- Distributing nutrients, wastes, electrolytes, and hormones
- Maintaining body fluid balance and hydration
- Protecting against infection and blood loss
- Regulating body temperature (thermoregulation).
The Heart
- Located centrally in the thorax between lungs; governed by four one-way valves.
- Left atrioventricular valve (bicuspid/mitral) has two flaps, while the right (tricuspid) has three; prevent backflow of blood.
- Papillary muscles and chordae tendineae stabilize valve function during heart contractions.
Heart Skeleton
- Ring structures of dense fibrous connective tissue create a framework separating atria and ventricles, ensuring proper conduction and support for valve systems.
Blood Flow Dynamics
- Blood flows unidirectionally through the heart chambers; pressures measured in systolic and diastolic phases denote heart function.
- Systolic pressure (e.g., 120 mmHg) reflects ventricular contraction, while diastolic pressure (e.g., 80 mmHg) measures relaxation phase.
- Mean arterial pressure (MAP) averages blood pressure throughout the cardiac cycle (e.g., 100 mmHg).
Regulation of Blood Pressure
- MAP regulated by adjusting cardiac output (CO) and total peripheral resistance (TPR).
- Baroreceptors respond to pressure changes to maintain appropriate MAP levels, adjusting heart rate and/or vascular tone as needed.
Cardiac Energy Supply
- Coronary vessels supply blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the cardiac muscle; left ventricle (LV) receives about two-thirds of blood flow.
- Heart's conduction system includes SA node (primary pacemaker), AV node, bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers, coordinating heart contractions.
Electrical Activity of the Heart
- Cardiomyocytes transition between polarized (resting) and depolarized (contracting) states, driven by ion movements (Na+, Ca++, K+).
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) records electrical activity, displaying P wave (atrial depolarization), QRS complex (ventricular depolarization), and T wave (ventricular repolarization).
Imaging Techniques
- Echocardiography uses ultrasound to assess heart structure and function, enabling visualization of chamber sizes and blood flow dynamics.
- Two-dimensional echocardiography produces cross-sectional images, while Doppler echocardiography examines blood flow and detects valve-related issues.
Venipuncture
- A common clinical procedure to obtain blood samples for various diagnostic tests; techniques must ensure patient safety and comfort.
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