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What distinguishes pulmonary veins from other types of veins?
What distinguishes pulmonary veins from other types of veins?
Which statement about the tunica intima in veins is accurate?
Which statement about the tunica intima in veins is accurate?
Why do veins lack an elastic nature?
Why do veins lack an elastic nature?
What challenge is faced by veins in returning blood to the heart?
What challenge is faced by veins in returning blood to the heart?
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Which part of the blood circulation system is primarily affected by the wall structure of veins?
Which part of the blood circulation system is primarily affected by the wall structure of veins?
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Which statement accurately describes the phenomenon of arterial dilation and contraction?
Which statement accurately describes the phenomenon of arterial dilation and contraction?
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What is a significant consequence of atherosclerosis on pulse measurement?
What is a significant consequence of atherosclerosis on pulse measurement?
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Which tissue layer of the arterial wall primarily facilitates the pulse phenomenon?
Which tissue layer of the arterial wall primarily facilitates the pulse phenomenon?
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What initiates the clotting mechanism in the arteries when the tunica intima is damaged?
What initiates the clotting mechanism in the arteries when the tunica intima is damaged?
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Which arteries are exceptions in carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Which arteries are exceptions in carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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What happens to the heart rate if the stroke volume decreases?
What happens to the heart rate if the stroke volume decreases?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
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How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system interact with the heart?
How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system interact with the heart?
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What happens during the secondary pump action of arteries when hardening occurs?
What happens during the secondary pump action of arteries when hardening occurs?
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Which of the following statements about coronary arteries is true?
Which of the following statements about coronary arteries is true?
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Which nerve is primarily responsible for slowing down the heart rate during relaxation or sleep?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for slowing down the heart rate during relaxation or sleep?
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How are veins structurally similar to arteries?
How are veins structurally similar to arteries?
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What is the role of chemoreceptors in heart rate regulation?
What is the role of chemoreceptors in heart rate regulation?
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What is the primary role of the systemic circuit in the circulatory system?
What is the primary role of the systemic circuit in the circulatory system?
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What effect does changing from a standing to a reclining position have on the heart rate?
What effect does changing from a standing to a reclining position have on the heart rate?
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Which of the following ions has a direct impact on increasing heart rate when present in excess?
Which of the following ions has a direct impact on increasing heart rate when present in excess?
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What initiates the reflex to slow down the heart rate when blood pressure increases?
What initiates the reflex to slow down the heart rate when blood pressure increases?
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What is the fundamental equation used to calculate cardiac output?
What is the fundamental equation used to calculate cardiac output?
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What response occurs when a person stands suddenly from a reclining position?
What response occurs when a person stands suddenly from a reclining position?
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What effect does standing up have on blood flow and heart rate?
What effect does standing up have on blood flow and heart rate?
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Which ion has a direct effect on causing cardiac rigor due to increased levels?
Which ion has a direct effect on causing cardiac rigor due to increased levels?
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How does sodium influence the function of the heart ventricles?
How does sodium influence the function of the heart ventricles?
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What trend is observed regarding heart rate differences between sexes?
What trend is observed regarding heart rate differences between sexes?
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What effect do depressants like barbiturates have on heart rate?
What effect do depressants like barbiturates have on heart rate?
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Study Notes
Terms Associated With The Heart
- Bradycardia: Low heart rate
- Tachycardia: Elevated heart rate
- Excessive Tachycardia: (Fatal, Heart Flaten -> >250/min) (Heart Fibulation -> >360/Min)
- Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat
Blood Vessels Arrangement
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Pathway:
- Atria -> Ventricles -> Arteries
- Veins ->
Traits of Arteries
- Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- Many arteries carry oxygen and nutrients, but there is an exception, the pulmonary artery, renal artery.
- The walls of the arteries have 3 tissues. The tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica adventia.
- The tunica intima is made up of fibrous tissue/connective tissue.
- The tunica media is well developed in arteries.
- The tunica intima is well developed in arteries, which consists of a special multiunit smooth muscle.
- When blood is pushed by contacting towards their original status.
- That is the role of the tunica media.
- The sequence of dilation and contraction of the arteries correspond to the arteries filling it corresponds to the contraction and dilation of the heart.
2 Benefits of the contraction + Dilation
- Creates a pulse.
- The pulse rate of the heart and strength of the heartbeat.
If there is a problem with the wall (Arteriosclerosis), for example hardening of the walls (the pulse value is inaccurate).
- In this instance, the pulse rate will be slower than the heart rate.
- We call this condition an arterioferocious (hardening of the arteries).
2nd point
- The arteries dilate and contract, helping to push blood through the system of arteries.
- When there are hardening of the arteries, they are called "secondary pumps."
- The heart will beat faster because the secondary pumping action of the heart will give a sequence of events.
The third tissue of the wall
- It is a simple squamous epithelial lining of the interior wall.
- The presence of the tunica intima allows the artery to dilate without damage. However, the tunica intima becomes lined with fat-like products.
- These products form a layer, reducing the elastic nature of the artery.
- When blood flows through the artery, it actually clots into this condition. Internal clot, called the thrombose, may result on the internal lining which will close off the vessel.
- When this occurs in the coronary arteries, it results in a fatal heart attack. If the thrombose moves around it may clog an embolism.
The Arteries are divided into 2 Surfaces.
- Pulmonary Circuit
- Systemic Circuit (Includes arteries with oxygenated blood to all parts of the body)
Veins
- Veins carry blood back to the heart. Most veins carry carbon dioxide and waste products.
- An exception is the pulmonary veins, renal veins.
- The walls of the veins have 3 tissues.
- The tunica is not fully developed, so much so that they collapse when there is no blood there.
- The tunica intima is continuous.
- Veins have no elastic nature because of the construction of the walls and their distance from the heart, blood can have difficulty flowing through them and returning to the heart.
- This problem is avoided by following features.
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Test your knowledge on the terms related to the heart, including bradycardia and tachycardia. Explore the arrangement of blood vessels and understand the traits of arteries. This quiz covers essential aspects of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.