Quiz #6- chapters 9 and 10 Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Flashcards
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The functions of the cardiovascular system
Transportation π
Regulation π‘οΈ
Protection π‘οΈ
Transportation π
Transportation π
* Carries oxygen everywhere in your body
* Moves nutrients to cells
* Transports hormones
* Carries away waste products
* Helps move heat around
Regulation π‘οΈ
Regulation π‘οΈ
* Helps balance body temperature
* Maintains pH levels
* Controls water content in cells
Protection π‘οΈ
Protection π‘οΈ
* Blood clotting to stop bleeding
* White blood cells fight infections
* Antibodies defend against diseases
arteries
Arteries π΄
* Carry blood AWAY from the heart
* Thick, strong walls
* High-pressure blood transport
* Elastic and can contract
* Usually deeper in the body
Arteries = Highways (fast, high-pressure)
veins
Veins π
* Carry blood BACK to the heart
* Thinner walls
* Lower pressure
* Have valves to prevent backflow
* Can be superficial (near skin) or deep
* Act as blood reservoirs
Veins = Return roads (slower, with traffic stops)
capillaries
Capillaries π¬
* Tiny microscopic vessels
* Connect arterioles to venules
* Super thin walls (just one cell thick!)
* Where actual EXCHANGE happens
* Nutrients/oxygen move in and out
* Waste products move in and out
Capillaries = Local streets where all the action happens! π
The layers of the heart and the purpose of each layer
Epicardium (Outer Layer) π
Myocardium (Middle Layer) πͺ
Endocardium (Inner Layer) ποΈ
Think of it like a heart sandwich:
* Outer protective layer
* Thick muscle middle
* Smooth inner lining
Epicardium (Outer Layer) π
Epicardium (Outer Layer) π
* Thin, transparent outer layer
* Contains blood and lymph capillaries
* Protects the heartβs surface
* Part of the heartβs βprotective jacketβ
Myocardium (Middle Layer) πͺ
Myocardium (Middle Layer) πͺ
* Thick muscle tissue
* Main pumping layer
* Does ALL the heartβs contraction work
* Responsible for pushing blood through the heart
* Arranged in special interlacing bundles
Endocardium (Inner Layer) ποΈ
Endocardium (Inner Layer) ποΈ
* Super smooth inner layer
* Prevents blood clot formation
* Lines heart chambers and valves
* Helps blood flow smoothly
* Made of simple squamous epithelium
The pathway of blood flow through the heart
- Deoxygenated blood from the body enters the right atrium through the superior and inferior vena cavae.
- The blood then flows from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
- The right ventricle pumps the deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary trunk, which carries it to the lungs.
- In the lungs, the blood picks up oxygen and drops off carbon dioxide.
- The now oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium of the heart through the pulmonary veins.
- From the left atrium, the blood flows into the left ventricle.
- The powerful left ventricle pumps the oxygenated blood out through the aortic valve and into the aorta, which distributes it to the rest of the body.
- The cycle then repeats, with the deoxygenated blood returning to the right atrium to start the journey through the heart again! π
The 3 main arteries that branch off the aorta
- Brachiocephalic Trunk πͺ
- Left Common Carotid Artery π§
- Left Subclavian Artery πͺ
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B = Brachiocephalic
C = Common Carotid
L = Left Subclavian
Brachiocephalic Trunk πͺ (3 main arteries)
First and largest branch
Splits into:
Right subclavian artery (supplies right arm)
Right common carotid artery (supplies right side of head/neck)
Left Common Carotid Artery π§ (3 main arteries)
Supplies left side of head and neck
Provides blood to brain structures
Left Subclavian Artery πͺ (3 main arteries)
Supplies left upper limb
Provides blood to left arm and shoulder
The definition and formula for determining cardiac output.
Definition:
Cardiac Output (CO) = The total volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle per minute π©Έ
Formula:
Cardiac Output = Stroke Volume Γ Heart Rate
Example Breakdown:
- Stroke Volume: Amount of blood ejected per heartbeat (average 70 mL)
- Heart Rate: Number of heartbeats per minute (average 75 beats/min)
The components of the conduction system of the heart.
Sinoatrial (SA) Node π
Atrioventricular (AV) Node π
AV Bundle (Bundle of His) π
Bundle Branches πΏ
Purkinje Fibers π
Sinoatrial (SA) Node π
- Natural pacemaker
- Generates initial electrical impulse
- Sets heartβs rhythm
Atrioventricular (AV) Node π
- Receives signal from SA node
- Slows electrical impulse
- Allows atria to contract before ventricles
AV Bundle (Bundle of His) π
- Only pathway for electrical signal between atria and ventricles
- Conducts impulse to ventricles
Bundle Branches πΏ
- Splits signal to right and left ventricles
- Ensures coordinated ventricular contraction
Purkinje Fibers π
- Rapidly spread electrical impulse
- Conduct signal to ventricle apex
- Trigger final muscle contraction
Red Blood Cells (RBCs) π΄
Carry oxygen throughout the body
Contain hemoglobin
Transport oxygen from lungs to tissues
Live about 120 days