Anatomy Exam 4 Flashcards
Myocardium?
Cardiac muscle that contracts
What is the epicardium?
Outer serous membrane of heart that secretes fluid
Endocardium?
Inner lining of chambers and valves
What is a myocardial infarction?
Heart attack from the loss of blood suply to heart.. Coronary arteries were blocked
Angina?
Chest pain from lack of oxygen
Atherosclerosis?
narrowing of arteries due to plaque
What do purkinje fibers do?
Delivers impulse to myocardial cells
What is the path of heart conduction?
- SA node
- AV node
- AV bundle
- Purkinje fibers the deliver to myocardial cells
3 layers of a blood vessel?
- Tunica external
- Tunica media ( smooth muscle)
- Tunica interna
What type of tissue are our tonsils comprised of?
Lymphatic tissue
What type of cells line the trachea?
Pseudo stratified ciliated columnar epithelium
What cells produce surfactant in the lungs?
Type II cells
Trachea is lined with cartilage.. Where does the cartilage stop?
Right after tertiary bronchi and before bronchioles
Purpose of alveolar macrophages?
Remove particles
Deglutition?
Swallowing
Peristalsis?
Movement of gi tract for food