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What is the function of the coronary arteries?

  • To supply oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium (correct)
  • To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
  • To remove waste products from the myocardium
  • To connect the atria to the ventricles

Which layer of the heart is the thickest?

  • Myocardium (correct)
  • Pericardium
  • Endocardium
  • Epicardium

Which structure serves as the natural pacemaker of the heart?

  • Atrioventricular (AV) node
  • Sinoatrial (SA) node (correct)
  • Bundle of His
  • Purkinje fibers

What does the T wave in an electrocardiogram represent?

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What are the two main types of valves found in the heart?

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What is the role of the pericardium?

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What separates the right and left atria of the heart?

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Where are the Purkinje fibers located?

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What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

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Which type of blood vessel is responsible for returning oxygen-poor blood to the heart?

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What phenomenon is measured by blood pressure?

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What occurs during systolic pressure?

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Which type of leukocyte is the most common in the body?

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Which component of plasma is responsible for blood clotting?

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What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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Which vessel divides into the internal and external carotid arteries?

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What condition is characterized by the presence of insufficient iron for hemoglobin production?

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Which term describes low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up?

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What characterizes unstable angina?

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What is the name of the procedure used to visualize blood vessels using a contrast medium?

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What is the primary cause of a myocardial infarction?

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Which condition is specifically defined as an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart?

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What medication is used primarily to lower blood pressure?

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Which of the following conditions involves abnormal hemoglobin leading to sickle-shaped red blood cells?

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What does cardiomegaly refer to?

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What is the purpose of a defibrillator?

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What is an established factor causing a heart murmur?

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What does CABG stand for in cardiovascular-related surgery?

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Which of the following describes bradycardia?

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Which condition is associated with reduced hemoglobin and a lower than normal number of red blood cells?

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Which term refers to the complete lack of electrical activity in the heart?

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What is vasculitis characterized by?

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What defines a hemangioma?

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What is the primary characteristic of arteriosclerosis?

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Which condition involves the inflammation of a vein?

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What occurs during an embolism?

<p>Sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function do eosinophils primarily serve in the immune system?

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Leukopenia is characterized by which of the following?

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What condition is associated with an abnormally small number of platelets?

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Which type of medical specialist would you consult for issues related to blood disorders?

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What happens during a hemorrhage?

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What causes angina pectoris?

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What does thrombophlebitis represent?

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What is the primary role of thrombocytes in the cardiovascular system?

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Which condition is characterized by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries?

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Which of the following describes ischemia?

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Basophils are primarily associated with which of the following symptoms?

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Which cell type plays a major role in identifying foreign substances?

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Flashcards

Cardiovascular System Components

The heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood, working together to circulate blood throughout the body.

Heart Chambers

The heart has four chambers: two atria (receiving chambers) and two ventricles (pumping chambers).

Heart Valves

Tricuspid, pulmonary semilunar, mitral/bicuspid, and aortic semilunar valves control blood flow direction and prevent backflow in the heart.

Heart Conduction System

A system of electrical signals that coordinate heart muscle contractions.

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SA Node

The sinoatrial node (SA node) is the heart's natural pacemaker, initiating the heartbeat.

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ECG (Electrocardiogram)

A recording of the electrical activity of the heart, displaying the heartbeat's electrical waves.

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Coronary Arteries

Blood vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the heart muscle (myocardium).

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Arteries (Blood Vessels)

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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Aorta

The largest blood vessel, the main artery transporting blood.

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Carotid Arteries

Major arteries providing blood to the head.

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Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels, one cell thick, connecting arterioles to venules.

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Venules

The smallest veins that collect blood from capillaries to form larger veins.

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Blood Pressure (Systolic)

Pressure exerted on artery walls when the heart contracts.

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Blood Pressure (Diastolic)

Pressure exerted on artery walls when the heart relaxes.

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Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that carry oxygen.

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Leukocytes

White blood cells that fight infection.

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Phagocytosis WBC Function

WBCs engulf and destroy pathogens.

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Basophils

Least common WBC, cause allergic symptoms.

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Eosinophils

Destroy parasites, involved in allergies.

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Lymphocytes

Identify and fight germs, produce antibodies.

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Monocytes

Form in marrow, lymph, spleen, phagocytic.

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Thrombocytes (Platelets)

Smallest blood cells, clot blood.

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Congenital Heart Defects

Structural heart problems at birth.

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Narrowing of coronary arteries, poor blood supply.

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Stable angina

Chest pain that occurs during exertion (physical activity).

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Unstable angina

Chest pain that occurs during exertion or rest, and is a serious warning sign.

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Myocardial infarction

A heart attack; a blockage of coronary arteries, causing oxygen deprivation to the heart muscle.

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Heart failure

Inability of the heart to pump all received blood efficiently.

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Heart murmur

Abnormal sound heard in the heart or blood vessels.

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Arrhythmia

Irregular heartbeat rhythm.

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Cardiac arrest

Heart abruptly stops beating.

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Vasculitis

Inflammation of blood vessels.

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Hemangioma

A benign tumor made of newly formed blood vessels

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Aneurysm

A weakened or ballooned artery wall

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Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries

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Thrombus

A blood clot attached to a vessel wall

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Embolism

Blocking of a blood vessel by a foreign object

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Leukopenia

Low white blood cell count

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Polycythemia

High red blood cell count

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Thrombocytopenia

Low platelet count

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Iron-deficiency anemia

A condition where the body lacks enough iron to create hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.

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Sickle cell anemia

A genetic disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin, leading to misshapen red blood cells that interfere with blood flow.

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Thalassemia

An inherited blood disorder resulting in reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal.

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Hypertension (HTN)

High blood pressure, where blood pressure in arteries is elevated to a potentially harmful level.

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Angiography

A radiographic study of blood vessels after injecting a contrast medium to visualize the vessels.

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Electrocardiography (ECG)

A non-invasive process to record the electrical activity of the heart muscle.

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Balloon angioplasty

A procedure using a balloon to widen blocked arteries, then a stent is usually placed to keep the artery open.

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Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

A surgery that repairs blocked coronary arteries by using a transplanted blood vessel to improve blood flow to the heart.

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