exam 3 Flashcards
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what are the components of the cardiovascular system?
blood, heart, vascular system (arteries, veins, capillaries), lymphatics
what are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
- transportation
- regulation (blood monitors ion concentration, pH, etc)
- protection (transport of WBC through vascular system and other things through lymphatic system)
is the circulatory system an open or closed system?
closed-circuit system
what are the two divisions of the circulatory system?
systemic and pulmonary
what are happens in the systemic circulatory system?
- blood exchange between heart and tissues
- oxygenated blood goes from L ventricle to tissues
- gas exchange occurs
- deoxygenated blood travels from tissues back to R atrium of the heart
what are happens in the pulmonary circulatory system?
- exchange between heart and lungs
- oxygenated blood travels from lungs via pulmonary veins to the left atrium of the heart
- deoxygenated blood leaves the R ventricle via the pulmonary artery back to the lungs
-reoxygenating blood
what is the normal pH of blood?
7.35 to 7.45
what keeps blood neutral?
pH buffers
- bicarbonate
- carbonic acid
how many divisions does the circulatory system split into?
2
what are the divisions of the circulatory?
- pulmonary - blood flow between heart and lungs
- systemic - blood flow between heart and tissues
how many types of blood vessels are there in the body? what are they?
3; arteries, veins, capillaries
what are the characteristics of arteries?
- thick walled
- carry blood under high pressure (due to gravity and aorta pumping)
- no valves because the pressure is too high for backflow
- bright red
- high in elastin
- carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
what are the layers of the heart? Describe each
- fibrous pericardium: outermost layer, tough fibrous CT, for protection and connecting the heart to the diagram
- serous pericardium: 2 layers (parietal and serous), contains a pocket of fluid between the two layers, acts as a lubricant, and reduces friction/heat
- myocardium: muscle layer of the heart, this layer contributes to contractions
- endocardium: layer closest to lumen of heart, protects valves and heart chambers
which lung has fewer lobes? why does it have fewer lobes?
the left lung; there is less space on the left side due to the heart being on that side of the mediastinum
What is the Mediastinum? What is its purpose?
- The intrapleural space between the pleural cavities where the heart lies
- This space also holds the trachea, esophagus, and other vascular structures
- What term refers to the heart contraction? Relaxation?
Systole is Contraction & Diastole is Relaxation
The valves of the heart are ……. (active/passive)
passive
The valves of the heart are ……. (active/passive)
Q = HR X SV
(HR = Heart Rate) (SV = Stroke Volume)
What type of tissue is blood?
CT
Describe the Frank-Starling Relationship.
States that stroke volume and strength of contraction have a positive correlation. AKA: the stronger the contraction, the more blood is pushed out.
What percent of body weight is blood?
9%
Describe how the heart beats. Include how blood flows, electrical currents, internal structures, etc.
- Deoxygenated blood flows into the Right Atrium through the Superior or Inferior Vena Cava.
- The Sinoatrial Node receives an electrical impulse. This causes the R Atrium to contract and push blood through the Tricuspid Valve into the Right Ventricle.
- The Atrioventricular Node receives the electrical impulse from the SA Node, splits it, and sends part of it to the Purjinke Fibers & Bundle of HIS. These cause the R Ventricle to contract and push blood up through the Pulmonary Valve.
- The blood exits the heart via the Pulmonary Artery to go to the lungs to get oxygenated.
- Oxygenated blood comes back to the heart via the Pulmonary Veins, and enters the Left Atrium.
- Another electrical impulse arrives at the SA Node. This causes the L Atrium to contract and push blood through the Bicuspid Valve into the Left Ventricle.
- The Atrioventricular Node receives the electrical impulse from the SA Node, splits it, and sends part of it to the Purjinke Fibers & Bundle of HIS. This causes the L Ventricle to contract and push blood up through the Aortic Valve.
- Blood exits the heart through the Aorta and goes to the rest of the body.
What is the purpose of goblet cells in the respiratory system?
Their purpose is to produce mucous (mucin) that traps dust and moistens and warms the air
Describe the pleura membrane and cavity.
- Pleura Cavity: Space between the ribs and lungs
- Visceral Pleura: Covers the lungs
- Parietal Pleura: Lines the ribcage & Covers the upper surface of the diaphragm