Human Circulatory System Overview
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What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?

  • To transport lymphocytes and leukocytes
  • To move oxygenated blood to body tissues
  • To return fluids from the interstitium to the circulatory system
  • To deliver blood to the lungs for oxygenation (correct)

Which part of the heart has the thicker myocardial layer?

  • The right ventricle
  • The left atrium
  • The left ventricle (correct)
  • The right atrium

How does unoxygenated blood flow through the heart?

  • From the left atrium to the right atrium
  • From the left ventricle to the lungs
  • From the right atrium to the right ventricle via the tricuspid valve (correct)
  • From the right atrium to the aorta

What separates the right and left sides of the heart?

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Where does oxygenated blood enter the heart after it leaves the lungs?

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Which structure contains the heart and is a double-walled sac?

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What is the primary role of the SA node in the heart?

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Which structure receives the cardiac action potential directly from the SA node?

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What is the primary purpose of the lymphatic system?

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How does the refractory period affect cardiac function?

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Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the systemic circulation?

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Which of the following factors directly affects contractility in the heart?

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What distinguishes myocardial cells from skeletal muscle cells?

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Which adrenergic receptors are primarily responsible for the constriction of coronary arteries?

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What occurs due to troponin's interaction with calcium during muscle contraction?

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What directly increases preload in the cardiac cycle?

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What is the function of the atrioventricular valves in the heart?

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Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the contraction of the myocardium?

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What initiates the electrical impulses that stimulate the heart's contractions?

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Which statement correctly describes the role of the autonomic nervous system concerning the heart?

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What results from the depolarization of the entire ventricular myocardium during an ECG?

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What are collateral arteries important for?

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What is the normal range for cardiac action potentials generated by the SA node?

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What process is involved in the formation of new collateral vessels in the heart?

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How does Laplace's law relate to the generation of contractile force within a chamber?

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What primarily assists blood flow through the veins?

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What is true about the tunica media in arteries closest to the heart?

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What roles do precapillary sphincters play in blood flow?

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What is the role of the endothelium in relation to vasomotion?

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How do vessel walls differ within the circulatory system?

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What factors affect blood flow within the circulatory system?

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What factors primarily contribute to resistance to blood flow in a vessel?

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Where does blood flow from after it leaves the capillaries?

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How does total peripheral resistance change when blood vessels are arranged in series compared to parallel?

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Which of the following hormones primarily cause vasodilation?

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During which phase of the cardiac cycle does blood flow into the coronary arteries occur?

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What is the role of myoglobin in heart muscle during the cardiac cycle?

<p>Store oxygen for use during systole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence arterial blood pressure?

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What primarily influences venous pressure?

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What condition promotes optimal perfusion pressure in coronary vessels despite systolic effects?

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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

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What does cardiac catheterization primarily measure?

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Which test is particularly useful for detecting disturbances of impulse generation in cardiac disorders?

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How can the sensitivity of stress testing for cardiovascular disease be improved?

<p>Applying radiotracer imaging techniques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cardiovascular condition is most prevalent in older adults?

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What procedure allows for the visualization of the coronary circulation?

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Which evaluation technique can be used to assess systemic vascular health?

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Why is age considered a significant factor in cardiovascular risk?

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Flashcards

Pulmonary Circulation

The low-pressure circulation that delivers blood to the lungs for oxygenation. It's driven by the right side of the heart.

Systemic Circulation

The high-pressure circulation that carries oxygenated blood to the body's tissues and waste products to the lungs, kidneys, and liver. Driven by the left side of the heart.

Lymphatic System

A network of vessels that collect fluids from tissues and return them to the circulatory system. Also transports immune cells.

Heart Chambers

The heart has four chambers: two atria (upper) and two ventricles (lower).

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Heart Valves

Four valves control blood flow within the heart: two AV valves (tricuspid and mitral) and two semilunar valves (pulmonary and aortic).

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Myocardium

The muscular layer of the heart wall. The thickest layer in the ventricles, responsible for pumping power.

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Pericardium

A double-walled sac surrounding the heart, providing protection and lubrication.

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Blood Flow Through the Heart

Unoxygenated blood enters the right atrium, flows through the right ventricle, to the pulmonary arteries, and then to the lungs. Oxygenated blood enters the left atrium, flows through the left ventricle, and then to the aorta to the body.

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Atrioventricular Valves

Valves located between the atria and ventricles, ensuring unidirectional blood flow from the atria to the ventricles.

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Semilunar Valves

Valves situated between the ventricles and the pulmonary artery or aorta, ensuring blood flows only from the ventricles to the arteries.

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Cardiac Cycle

A complete sequence of one heart beat consisting of both a systolic contraction and a diastolic relaxation phase.

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Diastole

The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle where the heart chambers fill with blood.

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Systole

The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle where the ventricles force blood out.

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SA Node

The primary pacemaker of the heart, generating electrical impulses that initiate the heartbeat.

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ECG (Electrocardiogram)

A recording of electrical activity in the heart, providing information about its rhythm, rate, and electrical conduction.

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Collateral Arteries

Alternative blood flow pathways that develop when a main artery is narrowed or blocked, ensuring sufficient blood supply to the heart.

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SA Node Pacemaker

The sinoatrial (SA) node sets the heart's rhythm, as its cells depolarize faster than other autorhythmic cells. It's the heart's natural pacemaker.

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AV Node Backup

If the SA node fails, the atrioventricular (AV) node takes over as the pacemaker. It's the second fastest autorhythmic region.

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Cardiac Conduction Pathway

Action potentials travel from the SA node to the AV node, bundle of His, bundle branches, and finally to the Purkinje fibers and ventricular myocardium.

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Refractory Period

The refractory period of the heart muscle ensures diastole (relaxation) by preventing backwards conduction of action potentials.

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Autonomic Heart Regulation

The sympathetic nervous system (autonomic) regulates heart rate, contractility, and coronary artery dilation/constriction through adrenergic receptors.

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Myocardial Cell Differences

Myocardial cells have features that distinguish them from skeletal muscle cells, allowing for faster action potentials, increased ATP synthesis, and easier ion access.

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Actin-Myosin Interaction

Contraction in cardiac muscle occurs through the interaction of actin and myosin filaments, with calcium and troponin playing crucial roles.

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Cardiac Performance Factors

Cardiac performance is influenced by four key factors: preload, afterload, heart rate, and myocardial contractility.

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Laplace's Law

The force of contraction within a chamber is greater when the radius of the chamber is smaller and the wall thickness is greater.

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Capillary Function

Capillaries exchange oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and the body's tissues.

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Venules: Smallest Veins

Venules collect blood from capillaries and merge into larger veins.

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Artery Wall Layers

Arteries have three layers: tunica intima (inner), tunica media (middle), and tunica externa (outer).

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Precapillary Sphincters

Smooth muscle rings that control blood flow into capillary beds.

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Vein Blood Flow

Vein blood flow is aided by skeletal muscle contractions and one-way valves to prevent backflow.

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Factors Affecting Blood Flow

Blood flow is influenced by pressure, resistance, blood consistency, vessel anatomy, and vessel compliance.

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What is lymph?

Lymph is a fluid that circulates throughout the body, collecting waste and transporting immune cells. It's essentially interstitial fluid containing white blood cells.

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Where does lymph travel?

Lymph moves through lymphatic vessels, passing through lymph nodes before emptying into the subclavian veins.

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What is the function of lymph nodes?

Lymph nodes are small organs that filter lymph, trapping foreign substances and activating immune cells.

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What does a Holter monitor do?

A Holter monitor records the electrical activity of your heart over an extended period, often 24 hours or more.

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What is a stress test?

A stress test provokes cardiovascular stress to reveal underlying conditions not visible at rest.

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What is cardiac catheterization used for?

Cardiac catheterization allows doctors to examine the heart's chambers, valves, and coronary arteries.

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What is the most common cardiovascular disease in older adults?

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most widespread cardiovascular disease in older adults.

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What is the relationship between age and cardiovascular risk?

As people age, their risk of cardiovascular disease increases, making it the leading cause of death for those over 65.

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Poiseuille's Law

Describes the relationship between blood flow, pressure, and resistance in a vessel. It states that flow is directly proportional to the pressure difference between the inflow and outflow of the vessel and inversely proportional to the resistance within the vessel.

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Resistance to Blood Flow

The opposition to blood flow within a vessel. It is influenced by the vessel's length, radius, and blood viscosity. Longer vessels, narrower radii, and higher viscosity lead to greater resistance.

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Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)

The overall resistance to blood flow throughout the entire systemic circulatory system. It depends on the combined lengths and radii of all vessels, and whether they are arranged in series (sum of individual resistances) or in parallel (reciprocal of sum of resistances).

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Neural Regulation of Blood Flow

Nerves can stimulate either vasoconstriction (narrowing of vessels) or vasodilation (widening of vessels) to control blood flow. This helps adjust blood flow based on the needs of different tissues.

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Arterial Blood Pressure

The pressure of blood within the arteries. It is influenced by cardiac output (heart rate and stroke volume), total peripheral resistance, and blood volume.

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Hormonal Regulation of Vasomotion

Various hormones and endothelial mediators, such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and nitric oxide, can alter the diameter of blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction or vasodilation.

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Venous Pressure

The pressure of blood within the veins. It is primarily influenced by the volume of blood within the venous system and the compliance (stretchability) of the venous walls.

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Coronary Blood Flow: Diastolic Flow

Blood flows into the coronary arteries during diastole (relaxation) because the aortic valve closes during systole (contraction), blocking coronary artery openings.

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Study Notes

Pulmonary Circulation

  • Driven by the right side of the heart
  • Delivers blood to the lungs for oxygenation
  • Low-pressure system

Systemic Circulation

  • Driven by the left side of the heart
  • Moves oxygenated blood to body tissues
  • Delivers waste products to lungs, kidneys, and liver
  • Higher pressure system

Lymphatic System

  • Collects fluids from the interstitium
  • Returns fluids to the circulatory system
  • Transports lymphocytes and leukocytes

Heart Structure

  • Four chambers (two atria, two ventricles)
  • Four valves (two AV valves, two semilunar valves)
  • Muscular wall (epicardium, myocardium, endocardium)
  • Fibrous skeleton
  • Conducting system
  • Nerve fibers
  • Coronary circulation
  • Openings for great vessels

Heart Wall Layers

  • Epicardium (outer layer)
  • Myocardium (muscular layer)
  • Endocardium (inner lining)
  • Contained within a double-walled pericardium

Myocardium Thickness

  • Atrial myocardium is thinner than ventricular myocardium
  • Ventricular myocardium is thicker and stronger to generate pressure
  • Separated by interatrial and interventricular septa

Blood Flow Through the Heart

  • Unoxygenated blood enters right atrium from venae cavae
  • Flows through right AV (tricuspid) valve to the right ventricle
  • Passes through pulmonary semilunar valve to pulmonary artery
  • Oxygenated blood enters the left atrium through pulmonary veins
  • Flows through left AV (mitral) valve to left ventricle
  • Passes through aortic semilunar valve to the aorta
  • Delivers oxygenated blood to systemic arteries

Heart Valves

  • Atrioventricular valves (AV valves): ensure one-way flow from atria to ventricles
  • Semilunar valves: ensure one-way flow from ventricles to arteries (pulmonary artery and aorta)

Coronary Circulation

  • Oxygenated blood enters coronary arteries from the aorta
  • Deoxygenated blood exits through coronary veins into the right atrium (through coronary sinus)

Cardiac Cycle

  • Diastole: Myocardium relaxes, chambers fill with blood
  • Systole: Myocardium contracts, forces blood out of ventricles
  • One cardiac cycle = one heartbeat

Conduction System

  • Sinoatrial (SA) node: Generates electrical impulses
  • Conduction system: Transmits impulses to stimulate contraction
  • Autonomic nerves (sympathetic/parasympathetic) adjust heart rate/force, but do not initiate heartbeat

Cardiac Action Potentials

  • SA node generates rhythmic impulses (60-100 bpm)
  • Travel through conduction system
  • Trigger myocardial contraction
  • Atrial depolarization (P wave)
  • Ventricular depolarization (QRS complex)
  • Complete ventricular depolarization (ST interval)

Cardiac Conduction

  • SA node is the natural pacemaker
  • AV node assumes control if SA node fails
  • Impulses travel through bundle of His, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
  • Refractory period prevents backward impulse transmission

Autonomic Regulation

  • Adrenergic receptors (α, β) influence heart rate, contractile force, and coronary artery dilation/constriction
  • Norepinephrine and epinephrine are involved

Myocardial Cells

  • Intercalated discs enable faster action potential transmission
  • Abundant mitochondria for ATP synthesis
  • Ready access to ions facilitates continuous work

Muscle Contraction

  • Cross-bridges between actin and myosin enable contraction
  • Calcium interaction with troponin complex facilitates contraction/relaxation

Cardiac Performance

  • Preload: Pressure in the ventricles at the end of diastole, dependent on blood volume
  • Afterload: Resistance to blood ejection, depends on aortic pressure
  • Contractility: Potential for myocardial fiber shortening during systole, determined by preload and stretch

Lymphatic System

  • Lymph (interstitial fluid, immune cells) flows through lymphatic vessels
  • Lymph nodes are sites of immune function
  • Lymph flows into the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct, which drain into the subclavian veins

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