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Chapter 20- Blood Vessels Flashcards

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Summary of where blood vessels are carried:

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Heart -> arteries -> arterioles -> metarteriole -> capillary -> venules -> veins -> heart

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Arteries:
vessels carrying blood ___ from the heart
usually this blood is ____
large diameter: ____ arteries and ____ arteries
3 layers of tissue

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vessels carrying blood AWAY from the heart
usually, this blood is OXYGENATED
large diameter: ELASTIC arteries and MUSCULAR arteries
3 layers of tissue

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Elastic arteries

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located near heart
considered conducting

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Muscular arteries

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considered distributing (more responsive to vasoconstriction)

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3 distinct layers of arteries:

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Tunica intima
Tunica media
Tunica externa

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Tunica Intima: deepest tunica consisting of ______ = single layer of epithelial cells lining the ___ and _____, and an _____ _____ ______

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deepest tunica consisting of ENDOTHELIUM = single layer of epithelial cells lining the HEART and VESSELS, and an INTERNAL ELASTIC MEMBRANE

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Tunica Media

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usually thickest layer consisting of SMOOTH MUSCLE and in some vessels, an EXTERNAL ELASTIC MEMBRANE

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Tunica Externa

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elastic and collagen fibers

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The alternate expansion and recoiling of elastic arteries after each ventricular systole of the left ventricle creating a pressure wave that travels through the arteries

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Pulse

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Common pulse locations

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neck- carotid artery
wrist- radial artery
groin- femoral artery

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Arterioles and metarterioles

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small arteries
connects arteries with capillaries
important in regulation of blood flow to the capillaries

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Capillaries:
a. Composed of single layer of ______
b. Lumen size large enough to allow one ___to flow per unit time - allows for ______________;_______
c. exist in capillary ___ (capillary networks) - when tissue needs are low, blood will flow only through a ___ portion of the network. When needs increase, the entire capillary bed is full of blood. Regulated by: _________________________________. Blood can also be shunted through the capillary bed going from the metarteriole to a _______ _____

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a. endothelium
b. RBC- allows for exchange of nutrients/wastes; decreased velocity
c. bed, small

Regulated by: precapillary sphincters

thoroughfare channel

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Precapillary sphincters

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controls blood flow through the capillary bed

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What controls blood flow to the capillaries?

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arterioles and metarterioles

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Capillaries are found in all tissues except:

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lens, cornea, epithelium, cartilage

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3 main types of capillaries and where they’re found:

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  • Continuous (muscle, nervous)
  • Fenestrated (kidney, intestines)
    Sinusoidal (liver, bone marrow)
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Capillaries are the site of material moving in and out of the circulatory system. There is gas exchange occurring at the tissue level and there is ____ _____ of large amounts of ions, proteins, other nutrients and water.
The bulk flow ___ of the capillary occurs at the arteriole end. At the venule end, the fluid moves ____ the capillary from the tissue spaces. In health, approximately 85% of the fluid at the arteriole ends of the capillaries is reabsorbed at the venule end. Some of the escaped fluid and proteins will be returned to the blood via the lymphatic system. Approximately 20 liters of fluid filters out of the capillaries each day, 17 liters will be reabsorbed by the capillary and 3 liters enter the lymphatics. The _______ ______ forces fluid out of the capillary while _____ _____ helps to return fluid back to the vessel.

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. Capillaries are the site of material moving in and out of the circulatory system. There is gas exchange occurring at the tissue level and there is BULK FLOW of large amounts of ions, proteins, other nutrients and water.
The bulk flow OUT of the capillary occurs at the arteriole end. At the venule end, the fluid moves INTO the capillary from the tissue spaces. In health, approximately 85% of the fluid at the arteriole ends of the capillaries is reabsorbed at the venule end. Some of the escaped fluid and proteins will be returned to the blood via the lymphatic system. Approximately 20 liters of fluid filters out of the capillaries each day, 17 liters will be reabsorbed by the capillary and 3 liters enter the lymphatics. The HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE forces fluid out of the capillary while ONCOTIC PRESSURE helps to return fluid back to the vessel.

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Edema

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an abnormal increase in interstitial fluid

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Hydrostatic pressure

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pushes fluid out of capillary

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Oncotic pressure

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pulls fluid back into capillary

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What helps pull the fluid back into the capillary?

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Albumin

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If bulk flow is impaired, an edema results. What are 4 possible causes of edema?

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  • Blocked lymphatics
  • Increased hydrostatic pressure
  • Decreased oncotic pressure
  • Increased capillary permeability
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Veins

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  • carries blood towards the heart
  • usually carries deoxygenated blood
  • 3 tunicas which are very thin with a large lumen
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There is no ____ _____ in the tunica interna, meaning they stay dilated. This is also why you wouldn’t measure pulse or blood pressure. However, they’re great for _____ ____

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elastic membrane
drawing blood

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3 Tunicas of veins:
1. Tunica interna: endothelium 2. Tunica media: smooth muscle (not as much as arteries though) 3. Tunica externa: thickest, mainly composed of collagen
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Veins/Venules have a ___ ____ ____. The blood reservoir is __%, meaning veins are where the _____ of blood is found. Remember: when the blood in these reservoirs are stored, it ____ _____ _____
low pressure system 65% majority it never stops flowing
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Venules drain the ____ ___ and take blood to the ____. It's anatomy varies according to location but it's most similar to _____
capillary beds veins capillaries
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3 factors aiding in blood flow through the veins:
Valves Skeletal muscle contraction Breathing
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The __________ center located in the ____ ______ will control the rate of the heart as well as the ______ ____
The CARDIOVASCULAR center located in the MEDULLA OBLONGATA will control the rate of the heart as well as the VESSEL DIAMETER
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Vasoconstriction Vasodilation
When the vessels' diameters decrease When the vessels' diameters increase
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What layer is affected in vasoconstriction/dilatation?
Tunica media
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What vessel will have the greatest effect on vasoconstriction/vasodilation? artery venule arteriole vein
arteriole
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Changing diameter affects _______(opposes flow/amount of friction)
resistance
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Vasodilation: effect on resistance, blood pressure, and blood flow
decreased resistance and blood pressure increased blood flow
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Vasoconstriction: effect on resistance, blood pressure, and blood flow
increased resistance and blood pressure decreased blood flow
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Other factors that affect flow/pressure: include it's effect on blood pressure and blood flow
Viscosity (increase BP, decrease BF) Vessel length (increase BP, decrease BF) Blood volume (increase BP)
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Systolic number
Measurement of pressure in vessels when the left ventricle is contracting (during systole)
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Diastolic number
Measurement of pressure in vessels when the left ventricle is relaxing (during diastole)
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Blood pressure The pressure that is exerted by the blood as it presses on ____ walls during _______ systole and diastole.
The pressure that is exerted by the blood as it presses on **arterial** walls during **ventricular** systole and diastole
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Normal reading of blood pressure
120/80 mmHg
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Blood pressure is regulated by
Autonomic nervous system (sympathetic/parasympatheric) Endocrine system
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The top number is the ______ _____ pressure while the bottom number is the ______ ____ pressure
top = systolic arterial pressure bottom = diastolic arterial pressure
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The endocrine system helps regulate blood pressure, but what hormones specifically?
- Epinephrine/norepinephrine (found in medulla of adrenal gland) - Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid) - ADH (found in P.P) - ANP (stands for atrial natriuretic)
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Describe it's effect on blood pressure (and volume) for each: - Epinephrine/norepinephrine (found in medulla of adrenal gland) - Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid) - ADH (found in P.P) - ANP (stands for atrial natriuretic)
- Epinephrine/norepinephrine (found in medulla of adrenal gland) - Aldosterone (mineralocorticoid) - ADH (found in P.P) **^^ These all increase blood pressure** Atrial Natriuretic (**ANP**) is the only one to **decrease** blood pressure, as well as **blood volume**
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Hypotension
Low BP If the BP is extremely low, it could cause kidney shutdown
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What is a cause for low BP? Describe it.
Orthostatic- after rising rapidly, BP lowers for a moment
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Hypertension: Normally occurs when individual is physically or emotionally stressed. However, ________ _______ is constant high B/P over time and is also called the ______ _____. The person may feel fine for 10 - 20 years, but have increasing B/P. This slowly strains the heart and vessels. (140/90) Hypertension also causes damage to the endothelial layer of the vessels leading to atherosclerosis and finally arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Hypertension is more prevalent in African Americans, _____, ______, and individuals with poor diets, obesity, and people with _____ ____
Normally occurs when individual is physically or emotionally stressed. However, PERSISTENT HYPERTENSION is constant high B/P over time and is also called the SILENT KILLER. The person may feel fine for 10 - 20 years, but have increasing B/P. This slowly strains the heart and vessels. (140/90) Hypertension also causes damage to the endothelial layer of the vessels leading to atherosclerosis and finally arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Hypertension is more prevalent in African Americans, MALES, SMOKERS, and individuals with poor diets, obesity, and people with DIABETES MELLITUS
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Problems with hypertension Heart effects: Vessel effects:
Heart effects: afterload Vessel effects: elasticity
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Treatments for hypertension
Low sodium diet Diuretics
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Aneurysm
Localized dilatation of an artery Concern: it can pop/rupture
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Common locations of an aneurysm
Aorta Cerebral
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Varicose Veins
Dilation of veins Most common in pregnant women and nurses
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Atherosclerosis: Starts with _____ to the endothelium Chemotaxis of LDL (macrophages eat becoming ___ ____) Forms ____ of foam cells, collagen, and elastin ______ deposits in the center
Starts with INJURY to the endothelium Chemotaxis of LDL (macrophages eat becoming FOAM CELLS) Forms PLAQUES of foam cells, collagen, and elastin CALCIUM deposits in the center
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The beginning damage is termed ________ while the end product is ________
Atherosclerosis Arteriosclerosis
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Arteriosclerosis
End result of atherosclerosis Vessels lose their elasticity- hardening of the arteries
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Common locations of arteriosclerosis
Aorta Coronary Carotid
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Circulatory **Shock**
Inadequate perfusion to the tissues
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Symptoms of shock
Fast HR Weak pulse Cold Pale (gingiva) CRT is <2 secs
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Low blood volume
hypovolemia
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What types of shock are due to hypovolemia
Hemorrhagic shock Plasma loss shock Dehydration
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What types of shock are due to vasodialation
Anesthesia Anaphylactic shock Infection Neurogenic

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