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APPK 1.7 - Circulatory system Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main artery that leaves the heart?

A

Aorta

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2
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The __________ carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs & the _____________ carries newly oxygenated blood from the lungs into the left atrium of the heart.

A

1) Pulmonary artery

2) Pulmonary veins

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3
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What are the names of the 4 chambers of the heart?

A

Left & Right atriums,

Left & Right ventricles

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4
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T/F: Superior & inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart

A

True

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5
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T/F: Ventricles are the superiorly-located chambers of the heart & sits directly above the atriums.

A

False; Atriums are the superior chambers & ventricles are located directly inferior to them on either side of the septum.

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6
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What are the functions of the circulatory system? (3)

A
  • Transportation; oxygen, hormones & nutrients TO body cells & carries AWAY waste (carbon dioxide)
  • Regulation; body temperature w/ integumentary system
  • Protection; clotting to prevent excessive blood loss & WBCs protect from disease
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7
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What are the 2 circuits of blood flow?

A

Pulmonary; re-oxygenation of blood via the lungs

Systemic; whole body, oxygenated blood flows OUT from the heart, deoxygenated blood RETURNS via vena cava/veins/venules.

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8
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Define: cardio

A

Heart/pertaining to heart

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9
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Define: peri

A

Around

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10
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Define: phleb

A

Veins

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11
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Define: scle/sclero

A

Hard/hardening

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12
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Define: thromb

A

Clot

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13
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Define: hemo/hemto

A

Blood

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14
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Define: vas/vaso

A

Vessel/duct

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15
Q

Blood is compromised of 2 main components; 55% ______ & 45% __________.

A

1) Plasma

2) Formed elements

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16
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Where are the formed elements of blood developed?

A

Red bone marrow

17
Q

What are the formed elements of blood?

A
  • Red blood cells (RBCs); carries oxygen to cells
  • White blood cells (WBCs); immune response
  • Platelets; clotting
18
Q

What are the 5 types of blood vessels? Which one is the smallest & what is unique about them?

A

Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins

Capillaries are the smallest & the site of the exchange of oxygen/nutrients/waste between body cells & blood.

19
Q

What 2 types of blood vessels only function to PUMP oxygenated blood?
What 2 only function to RETURN deoxygenated blood to the heart?

A

1) Arteries & arterioles

2) Veins & venules

20
Q

T/F: Capillaries are microscopic vessels that connect arterioles to venules & facilitate the exchange between the blood & body cells.

A

True!

21
Q

Define: vasocostriction

A

Tightening of blood vessels (less blood flow)

22
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Define: vasodilation

A

Widening of blood vessels (more blood flow)

23
Q

What is the thick outer membrane that covers the heart?

A

Pericardium

24
Q

T/F: The pacemaker determines the rate of the involuntary contractions of the heart (heart rate)

A

True

25
Q

How is massage beneficial for the circulatory system?

A
  • increase fluidity of connective tissue (breakdown adhesions)
  • increase oxygen-carrying capacity of blood for a limited time post-massage
  • increase local circulation (blushing of the skin)
  • circulatory massage (swedish) can aid venous blood flow (return) towards the heart
26
Q

Leukemia: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

A

Indicated; highly cautioned & should work w/ client healthcare team.

27
Q

Varicose veins: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

A

Indicated, w/ local caution to only use light work over affected areas; systemically contraindicated if client is at risk for developing DVT

28
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Atherosclerosis: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

A

Contraindicated; caution for client’s that have an associated serious heart condition.

29
Q

Heart attack: indicated or contraindicated? Cautions?

A

Indicated; caution to wait 3 months from attack before starting massage treatments, use light supportive work only.

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