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aorta

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main artery from heart to body carrying oxygenated blood

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pulmonary artery

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from heart to lungs carrying de-oxygenated blood

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pulmonary vein

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from lungs to heart carrying oxygenated blood

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vena cava

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major vein from body to heart which brings de-oxygenated blood

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coronary artery

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artery which supplies cardiac muscle with oxygen rich blood

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sinoatrial node (SAN)

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heart’s pacemaker responsible for the regular contraction of the heart muscle

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why is the heart myogenic?

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contracts spontaneously without being stimulated by nerve cells

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Bundle of His

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collection of cells that transmit electrical signals from the AV node to ventricles

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Purkinje fibres

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branched fibres that carry electrical signals into the ventricles to allow contraction

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bicuspid valve

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prevents backflow of blood from left ventricle to left atrium

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function of semi-lunar valve

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prevents backflow from arteries into ventricles

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septum

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cardiac muscle that divides the left & right side of the heart

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function of P wave

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atria systole - atria contracts
blood is squeezed into the ventricles

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function of T wave

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repolarisation of ventricles as they relax and recover
ventricular diastole

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QRS complex

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excitation of ventricles - ventricles contract
corresponds to the spread of the impulse through ventricles when contracting

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bradycardia

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slow heart rate

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tachycardia

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fast heart rate

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arrhythmia

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indicated by abnormal heart beat & heart is beating irregularly

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define cardiac output

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the volume of blood out of the heart in one minute

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how is cardiac output calculated?

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stroke volume x heart beat per minute

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stroke volume

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volume of blood pumped out the heart by ventricles with each heartbeat

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define cardiac cycle

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coordinated sequence of contractions and relaxations of the heart muscle which causes the blood to flow from the atria, into the ventricles and then the arteries

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atria systole

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when atria is contracting

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define diastole

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when the cardiac muscle is in a relaxed state

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define ventricular systole
atria relax and ventricles contract
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define ventricular diastole
ventricles relax - complete stage of relaxation
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explain what occurs in diastole of the cardiac cycle
1. Walls of atria and ventricles are relaxed causing a reduction in pressure 2. Pressure is lower in the ventricles than in the major arteries so the semi lunar valve closes. 3. Blood returns to atria of the heart through the major veins 4.Pressure rises in the atria which forces the atrioventricular valves to open
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explain what occurs in atria systole
atria contracts simultaneously pressure is greater in atria than ventricles & volume in atria is reduced in atria tricuspid and bicuspid valves are forced fully open blood is pushed into the ventricles down a pressure gradient (high to low)
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explain what occurs in ventricular systole
ventricles contract simultaneously which increases the pressure blood is forced out of semi lunar valves into pulmonary artery and aorta pressure in ventricles greater than in artieries which forces AV valves to close to prevent backflow
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define fibrillation
when the contractions of the chamber are not synchronised the heart muscles flutters rather than contracting the muscle
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how would you detect fibrillation on electrocardiogram?
a small, unclear p wave
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how is the structure of an artery related to its function?
transport blood under high pressure from the heart to the tissues thick muscle layer compared to veins thick elastic layer large overall thickness no valves present
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how is the structure of arteriole related to its function?
carries blood under lower pressure than arteries, arteries to capillaries (blood flow between A to C is controlled) thicker muscle layer than arteries thinner elastic layer
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how is the structure of the capillaries related to its function?
walls consists only of thin endothelium layer numerous and highly branched narrow diameter and narrow lumen spaces between lining endothelial cells
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why do the arteries need to have a thick muscle layer and elastic layer?
to withstand the high pressure of blood pumped by the ventricles - thick outer layer
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why are the veins much thinner than arteries in terms of elastic and muscle layer
veins transport blood towards the heart and they have a much thinner layer of muscle and elastin layer as blood is at low pressure valves to prevent backflow of blood
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what occurs in the capillaries
where exchange of materials takes place endothelium is only 1 cell thick and there may be gaps in the basal lamina that allows diffusion to take place
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give three functions of capillaries
1. carry oxygenated blood to tissues 2. absorb nutrients in the gut 3. link arteries and veins
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which blood vessel has the least elastic tissue
capillaries
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which blood vessel has the most smooth muscle?
arteries
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what does it suggest if intervals between p waves are different?
sinus arrhythmia
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why do valves open and close
to ensure no backflow of blood high pressures in chambers forces valves to open valves close when pressure drops (applies the same to AV valves and semi-lunar valves)
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define heart rate
number of beats per minute
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what is the role of sinoatrial node (SAN)?
acts a pacemaker and generates a wave of excitation impulse over both atrial walls, travelling along the membranes of muscle tissue, causing the atria in cardiac muscle to contract muscle - atria systole
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what is the role of AVN node?
as the wave of excitation cannot spread directly to the ventricle walls, due to non-conducting tissue, septum, instead it is picked up by AVN node and the impulse is delayed
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why is the delay caused by AVN node important?
this allows the atria to fully contract, allowing more time for all the blood to move from atria to ventricles and prevents the ventricles from contracting too early. delay separates the contraction of atria and contraction of ventricles
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coronary heart disease
the coronary arteries are unable to supply the cardiac muscle with sufficient oxygen and glucose for respiration caused by build up of fatty deposits known as atheroma
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what does atheroma increase the risk of?
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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what is an atheroma?
presence of fatty deposit material eg cholesterol within the wall of artery
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how is an atheroma formed?
1. cholesterol builds up inside the lining of artery 2. a plaque forms that bulges out into the lumen cavity. 3. Blood pressure in artery increases 4. blood flow is reduced and amount of glucose and oxygen transported to heart is reduced 5. tissues may die and can cause heart attack or death
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what is thrombosis?
formation of thrombus ( blood clot) inside a blood vessels narrows coronary arteries and can prevent/reduce supply of blood to heart tissues tissues can die as they are deprived of oxygen and glucose
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aneurysm
atheroma can lead to the formation of a blood clot that can weaken the artery walls weakened points swell to form a balloon like, blood filled structure called aneurysm can burst which can lead to a haemorrhage and loss of blood to body part
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risk factors that increase risk of cardiovascular diseases
high cholesterol excessive levels of stress excessive levels of salts lack of exercise smoking aging
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antihypertensives
lowers high blood pressure
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diuretics
helps the body get rid of excess sodium and water and help control blood pressure
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cons of diuretics
can decrease potassium, weakness, leg cramps and fatigue diabetic people - can increase blood sugar level
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beta blockers
reduce the heart rate, the heart's workload and output of blood, which lowers blood pressure
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cons of beta blockers
insomnia, cold hands & feet, tiredness, slow heart rate, not suitable for pregnant women
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ACE inhibitors
(angiotensin-converting enzyme) angiotensin is a chemical that causes the arteries to become narrow ACE inhibitors can produce less angiotensin which helps blood vessels to relax and open, lowering blood pressure
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cons of ACE inhibitors
skin rash, chronic dry cough, kidney damage in some cases
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statins
lowers cholesterol levels in the blood reduces formation of fatty plaques reduces risks of blood clots, heart strokes
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pros of statins
inexpensive, easy to take and prevents artery disease from worsening
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risks of statins
headaches, nosebleeds, memory issues, nausea and muscle weakness have to continue taking them & increases risk of diabetes
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complications of heart transplant
immune system rejecting transplanted organ and attacking it graft failure - donated heart fails to work side effects of immunosuppressants such as increased vulnerability to infections, weight gain and kidney problems

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