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What is the primary function of the capillaries in the vascular system?
What is the primary function of the capillaries in the vascular system?
Which tunic of the artery is responsible for allowing contact with blood?
Which tunic of the artery is responsible for allowing contact with blood?
What role does nitric oxide (NO) play in the vascular system?
What role does nitric oxide (NO) play in the vascular system?
Which layer of the artery is primarily responsible for maintaining blood pressure?
Which layer of the artery is primarily responsible for maintaining blood pressure?
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What type of tissue forms the outer layer of arteries?
What type of tissue forms the outer layer of arteries?
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What is the primary function of the valves found in veins?
What is the primary function of the valves found in veins?
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What are smaller veins called?
What are smaller veins called?
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Anastomoses refer to:
Anastomoses refer to:
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What process primarily drives the movement of gases in capillaries?
What process primarily drives the movement of gases in capillaries?
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What is the approximate blood pressure in capillaries as blood enters from the arterioles?
What is the approximate blood pressure in capillaries as blood enters from the arterioles?
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Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as being delivered to cells from capillaries?
Which nutrient is NOT mentioned as being delivered to cells from capillaries?
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What role does albumin play at the venous end of capillaries?
What role does albumin play at the venous end of capillaries?
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What major pathway of circulation begins at the left ventricle?
What major pathway of circulation begins at the left ventricle?
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Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the pulmonary circulation?
Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the pulmonary circulation?
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How does tissue fluid help maintain blood volume and pressure?
How does tissue fluid help maintain blood volume and pressure?
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What is primarily forced out of the capillaries due to higher blood pressure?
What is primarily forced out of the capillaries due to higher blood pressure?
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What prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle after it relaxes?
What prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle after it relaxes?
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What role do the papillary muscles serve in the heart?
What role do the papillary muscles serve in the heart?
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Which statement about the left ventricle is true?
Which statement about the left ventricle is true?
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What is the function of the aortic valve?
What is the function of the aortic valve?
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What anatomical feature separates the myocardium of the atria and ventricles?
What anatomical feature separates the myocardium of the atria and ventricles?
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What happens when the right ventricle contracts?
What happens when the right ventricle contracts?
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Which valve prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium?
Which valve prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium?
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Why are the walls of the right ventricle less thick than those of the left ventricle?
Why are the walls of the right ventricle less thick than those of the left ventricle?
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What happens to most of the blood from the umbilical vein in the fetus?
What happens to most of the blood from the umbilical vein in the fetus?
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What is the primary purpose of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?
What is the primary purpose of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?
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What occurs to the ductus arteriosus just after birth?
What occurs to the ductus arteriosus just after birth?
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What is one of the main functions of circulation in the body?
What is one of the main functions of circulation in the body?
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The blood that enters the right ventricle in a fetus is mainly pumped to which vessel?
The blood that enters the right ventricle in a fetus is mainly pumped to which vessel?
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What structural modification allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
What structural modification allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
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Which artery supplies the left side of the head?
Which artery supplies the left side of the head?
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What does the ductus venosus connect in fetal circulation?
What does the ductus venosus connect in fetal circulation?
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Which artery supplies the forearm?
Which artery supplies the forearm?
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What region does the superior mesenteric artery supply?
What region does the superior mesenteric artery supply?
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Which vein drains the superficial face and neck?
Which vein drains the superficial face and neck?
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Which artery is NOT a branch of the abdominal aorta?
Which artery is NOT a branch of the abdominal aorta?
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What does the cranial venous sinuses drain?
What does the cranial venous sinuses drain?
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Which artery supplies the diaphragm?
Which artery supplies the diaphragm?
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What is the function of the cephalic vein?
What is the function of the cephalic vein?
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Which artery supplies the adrenal glands?
Which artery supplies the adrenal glands?
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Study Notes
Heart Valves
- Pulmonary valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery.
- Tricuspid valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium from the right ventricle.
- Aortic valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta.
- Mitral valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium from the left ventricle.
Heart Chambers
- The right ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs.
- The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the body.
Vessels
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart.
- Capillaries allow for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and tissues.
Arteries
- Tunica Intima is the innermost layer of arteries, made of simple squamous epithelium called endothelium.
- Tunica Media is the middle layer of arteries, made of smooth muscle and elastic connective tissue. This layer regulates blood pressure.
- Tunica Externa is the outermost layer of arteries, made of fibrous connective tissue, providing strength to the vessel.
Veins
- Veins have the same three tissue layers as arteries.
- Veins possess valves that prevent backflow of blood.
Anastomoses
- Anastomoses are connections between blood vessels, either artery to artery or vein to vein.
Exchanges in Capillaries
- Gases move by diffusion, from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
- Filtration occurs at the arterial end of capillaries, forcing plasma and dissolved nutrients out of the capillaries into tissue fluid.
- Reabsorption occurs at the venous end of capillaries, pulling tissue fluid back into the capillaries.
Pulmonary Circulation
- Begins in the right ventricle and ends in the left atrium.
- Delivers deoxygenated blood to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood to the heart.
Systemic Circulation
- Begins in the left ventricle and ends in the right atrium.
- Delivers oxygenated blood to the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
Fetal Circulation
- Ductus venosus diverts blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava.
- Foramen ovale shunts blood from the right atrium to the left atrium.
- Ductus arteriosus shunts blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
Function of Circulation
- Transport nutrients to body tissues.
- Transport waste products away from body tissues.
- Conduct hormones throughout the body.
- Maintain an appropriate environment in all tissue fluids for optimal cell function.
Major Systemic Arteries
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Ascending Aorta:
- Coronary arteries supply the myocardium.
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Aortic Arch:
- Brachiocephalic artery supplies the right arm and head.
- Left common carotid artery supplies the left side of the head.
- Left subclavian artery supplies the left shoulder and arm.
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Thoracic Aorta:
- Intercostal arteries supply the skin, muscles, and bones of the trunk.
- Superior phrenic artery supplies the diaphragm.
- Pericardial artery supplies the pericardium.
- Esophageal artery supplies the esophagus.
- Bronchial arteries supply the bronchioles and connective tissue of the lungs.
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Abdominal Aorta:
- Inferior phrenic artery supplies the diaphragm.
- Lumbar arteries supply the lumbar area of the back.
- Middle sacral artery supplies the sacrum, coccyx, and buttocks.
- Celiac artery supplies the liver, stomach, spleen, and pancreas.
- Superior mesenteric artery supplies the small intestine and part of the colon.
- Suprarenal arteries supply the adrenal glands.
- Renal arteries supply the kidneys.
- Inferior mesenteric artery supplies most of the colon and rectum.
- Testicular or ovarian arteries supply the testes or ovaries.
- Common iliac arteries supply the lower pelvis and legs.
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Common Iliac Arteries:
- Internal iliac artery supplies the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs.
- External iliac artery supplies the lower pelvis and leg.
- Femoral artery supplies the thigh.
- Popliteal artery supplies the back of the knee.
- Anterior tibial artery supplies the front of the lower leg.
- Dorsalis pedis artery supplies the top of the ankle and foot.
- Plantar arches supply the foot.
- Posterior tibial artery supplies the back of the lower leg.
- Peroneal artery supplies the medial lower leg.
Major Systemic Veins
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Head and Neck:
- Cranial venous sinuses drain the brain, including reabsorbed CSF.
- Internal jugular vein drains the face and neck.
- External jugular vein drains the superficial face and neck.
- Subclavian vein drains the shoulder.
- Brachiocephalic veins drain the upper body.
- Superior vena cava receives blood from the upper body and empties into the right atrium.
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Arm and Shoulder:
- Radial and ulnar veins drain the forearm and hand.
- Cephalic vein drains the superficial arm and forearm.
- Basilic vein drains the superficial upper arm.
- Brachial vein drains the arm.
- Axillary vein receives blood from the arm and shoulder.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the human heart, including its valves, chambers, and blood vessels. This quiz covers important functions and structural details, crucial for understanding cardiovascular health.