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What is blood pressure primarily a measure of?
What is blood pressure primarily a measure of?
- The force exerted by circulating blood against artery walls (correct)
- The speed of blood flow in veins
- The volume of blood in the body
- The oxygen content in the blood
What is the standard unit of measurement for blood pressure?
What is the standard unit of measurement for blood pressure?
- Grams per square centimeter (g/cm²)
- Pascals
- Millimeters of mercury (mmHg) (correct)
- Kilopascals (kPa)
Which of the following represents a normal blood pressure reading?
Which of the following represents a normal blood pressure reading?
- 160/100 mmHg
- 140/60 mmHg
- 130/90 mmHg
- 120/80 mmHg (correct)
What factors can contribute to variations in blood pressure?
What factors can contribute to variations in blood pressure?
What two pressures are reported in a typical blood pressure measurement?
What two pressures are reported in a typical blood pressure measurement?
What is the primary function of the right heart?
What is the primary function of the right heart?
Which layer of the heart is composed of thick cardiac muscle?
Which layer of the heart is composed of thick cardiac muscle?
What component is NOT part of the heart's structure?
What component is NOT part of the heart's structure?
Where is the heart located in the body?
Where is the heart located in the body?
What structure protects the heart and separates it from other thoracic organs?
What structure protects the heart and separates it from other thoracic organs?
Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle cells?
Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle cells?
What role do the atria play in the heart's function?
What role do the atria play in the heart's function?
What is the approximate number of times the heart beats in a day?
What is the approximate number of times the heart beats in a day?
What prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
What prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?
During which phase does the left atrium transfer blood to the left ventricle?
During which phase does the left atrium transfer blood to the left ventricle?
Which heart sound is commonly referred to as 'Lub'?
Which heart sound is commonly referred to as 'Lub'?
What is the primary function of the Sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
What is the primary function of the Sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
What occurs during the action of diastole in the heart?
What occurs during the action of diastole in the heart?
What component of an ECG represents the electrical activity of the ventricles contracting?
What component of an ECG represents the electrical activity of the ventricles contracting?
What is the purpose of the Bundle of His in the heart's conduction system?
What is the purpose of the Bundle of His in the heart's conduction system?
Which part of the circulatory system consists of all blood vessels not part of the pulmonary system?
Which part of the circulatory system consists of all blood vessels not part of the pulmonary system?
What structure diverts blood from the pulmonary arteries to the aorta in fetal circulation?
What structure diverts blood from the pulmonary arteries to the aorta in fetal circulation?
What is the relationship between the left ventricle and the right ventricle regarding wall thickness?
What is the relationship between the left ventricle and the right ventricle regarding wall thickness?
What type of blood do arteries carry primarily?
What type of blood do arteries carry primarily?
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
Which type of capillary allows for the most extensive exchange of gases and nutrients?
Which type of capillary allows for the most extensive exchange of gases and nutrients?
What unique feature do veins possess to help maintain blood flow?
What unique feature do veins possess to help maintain blood flow?
What separates the right atrium and right ventricle in the heart?
What separates the right atrium and right ventricle in the heart?
What type of blood vessel is responsible for the rapid exchange of materials between blood and tissues?
What type of blood vessel is responsible for the rapid exchange of materials between blood and tissues?
What are blood vessels that primarily supply organs called?
What are blood vessels that primarily supply organs called?
What is the primary function of the right atrium?
What is the primary function of the right atrium?
What occurs during the diastole phase of the cardiac cycle?
What occurs during the diastole phase of the cardiac cycle?
Which statement is true regarding the aorta?
Which statement is true regarding the aorta?
What prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium during systole?
What prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium during systole?
How do capillary blood flow dynamics change?
How do capillary blood flow dynamics change?
What function does the blood-brain barrier serve?
What function does the blood-brain barrier serve?
What is indicated by the grooved depressions on the surface of the heart?
What is indicated by the grooved depressions on the surface of the heart?
Why is the right ventricle described as a pumping chamber?
Why is the right ventricle described as a pumping chamber?
What is a significant structural difference between arteries and veins?
What is a significant structural difference between arteries and veins?
How does exercise affect the function of the atria?
How does exercise affect the function of the atria?
What is the role of the atrioventricular tricuspid valve?
What is the role of the atrioventricular tricuspid valve?
What does the term 'interatrial septum' refer to?
What does the term 'interatrial septum' refer to?
What happens when the right ventricle contracts?
What happens when the right ventricle contracts?
What does the atrioventricular (av) node do?
What does the atrioventricular (av) node do?
What is pulmonary circulation?
What is pulmonary circulation?
What is systemic circulation?
What is systemic circulation?
What is the coronary circulation?
What is the coronary circulation?
What do arteries do?
What do arteries do?
What are arterioles?
What are arterioles?
What are capillaries?
What are capillaries?
What are venules?
What are venules?
What are veins?
What are veins?
What do pukinje fibers do?
What do pukinje fibers do?
Flashcards
Heart
Heart
Four-chambered muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
Heart's Pumping Action
Heart's Pumping Action
Right side pumps blood to the lungs; left side pumps blood to the body.
Heart Location
Heart Location
Thoracic cavity within the mediastinum, behind the sternum.
Heart's Protective Layer
Heart's Protective Layer
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Heart Wall Layers
Heart Wall Layers
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Atria
Atria
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Right Heart Function
Right Heart Function
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Left Heart Function
Left Heart Function
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Heart Sounds
Heart Sounds
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Heart Murmurs
Heart Murmurs
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Sinoatrial (SA) Node
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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Pulmonary Circulation
Pulmonary Circulation
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Systemic Circulation
Systemic Circulation
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Heart's Blood Supply
Heart's Blood Supply
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Foetal Circulation
Foetal Circulation
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Arteries
Arteries
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Veins
Veins
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
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Study Notes
Heart Overview
- The heart is a four-chambered, fist-sized muscular organ.
- It beats approximately 100,000 times daily.
- Functions as two pumps: the right side sends blood to the lungs, while the left side pumps blood to the rest of the body.
Heart Positioning
- Located in the thoracic cavity within the mediastinum, between the lungs.
- Positioned behind the sternum, mostly to the left of the midline, with the apex directed downwards.
- The base of the heart is where large vessels attach.
Heart Structure
- Enclosed by the parietal pericardium, which separates it from other thoracic organs.
- The pericardium has an outer fibrous layer and an inner serous layer that secretes pericardial fluid.
Layers of the Heart Wall
- Epicardium: The outer layer.
- Myocardium: Thick muscular middle layer responsible for contraction.
- Endocardium: Smooth inner lining of the heart.
Cardiac Muscle Characteristics
- Exclusively found in the heart; controlled autonomously by the nervous system.
- Cardiac muscle fibers are branched, striated, and connected by intercalated discs, facilitating smooth contractions.
Heart Chambers
- Atria: Upper chambers that receive blood; separated by the interatrial septum.
- Ventricles: Lower pumping chambers separated by the interventricular septum.
- Grooves on the heart's surface indicate chamber separations and contain blood vessels.
Right Heart Function
- Right atrium receives blood from superior and inferior vena cavae.
- Diastole: Blood flows from right atrium to right ventricle through the tricuspid valve.
- Systole: Right ventricle contracts, closing the tricuspid valve to prevent backflow.
Left Heart Function
- After oxygenation in the lungs, blood enters the left atrium via pulmonary veins.
- Blood moves to the left ventricle through the mitral valve during diastole.
- Left ventricle, having thicker walls than the right, pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta during systole, with the aortic semilunar valve preventing backflow.
Heart Sounds
- Heart sounds (S1 "Lub", S2 "Dub") are generated by the turbulence during valve closure.
- Heart murmurs indicate potential valve issues.
Conduction System
- Comprised of the sinoatrial (SA) node, atrioventricular (AV) node, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers.
- SA node initiates each heartbeat, located in the right atrium.
- A wave of depolarization spreads across atria for atrial systole, while the AV node delays impulses for ventricular filling.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- An ECG records electrical activity related to heart contractions, showing P wave, QRS complex, and T wave.
- Useful for diagnosing arrhythmias, heart enlargement, and heart attacks.
Circulatory System Overview
- Also known as the cardiovascular system, involved in nutrient transport, waste removal, and homeostasis regulation.
- Pulmonary Circulation: Blood flows from right ventricle to lungs and back to the left atrium.
- Systemic Circulation: Encompasses all vessels not part of pulmonary circulation.
Coronary Circulation
- Heart's own blood supply provided by right and left coronary arteries.
- Cardiac veins collect blood from capillaries in myocardium returning it to the right atrium.
Foetal Circulation
- In the womb, oxygenation occurs via the placenta, rendering pulmonary circulation unnecessary until birth.
- Blood bypasses the lungs through the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus.
Blood Vessels
- Classified into arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.
- Arteries: Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart with thick elastic walls.
- Veins: Return deoxygenated blood to the heart, containing valves to prevent backflow.
- Capillaries: Smallest vessels allowing exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes, with walls composed of a single layer of endothelium.
Blood Pressure
- Represents the force of blood against arterial walls, measured in mmHg (e.g., 120/80 mmHg).
- Variation in blood pressure may arise from physical activity, stress, hydration levels, and health conditions.
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