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arteries, veins and control of pulmonary vascular resistance Flashcards

1
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name the types of blood vessels in the CVS

A

large arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, veins

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which 2 primary cell types are the blood vessels in the CVS composed of?

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endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells

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3
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where in the hear are endothelial cells found?

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lining all vessels and in the inside of the heart chambers

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4
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what are endothelial cells in the heart important for?

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local blood pressure control, preventing platelet aggregation and blood clot formation, angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), vessel remodelling, permeability barrier for nutrients/fluid between plasma and interstitial fluid

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5
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which vessels is vascular smooth muscle found in?

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all vessels except the smallest capillaries

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6
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what is the function of vascular smooth muscle in the CVS?

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determine vessel radius by contraction and relaxation, secrete extracellular matrix giving vessels elastic properties

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7
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which disease causes vascular smooth muscle to multiply?

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hypertension

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8
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why is arterial elasticity important?

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allow large arteries to act as pressure reservoir, prevent pressure falling to 0 as blood leaves arteries during diastole

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9
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what is systemic circulation?

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the portion of the cardiovascular system which transports oxygenated blood away from the heart through the aorta from the left ventricle

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10
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what is pulmonary circulation?

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the portion of the circulatory system which carries deoxygenated blood away from the right ventricle of the heart, to the lungs,

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11
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what is normal BP (systolic/diastolic)

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120/80

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12
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what does MAP stand for?

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Mean Arterial Pressure

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13
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what 2 equations can be used to calculate MAP?

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. diastolic BP + 1/3 pulse pressure

. CO x TPR (total peripheral resistance)

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14
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what does pulse pressure equal?

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systolic - diastolic BP

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15
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what is BP measured in?

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mmHg

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16
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describe the structure of the aorta and arteries

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very thick walled/ elastic

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17
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describe the structure of the capillaries

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vast surface area, 1 cell thick

18
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describe the structure of the venules, veins and vena cava

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very distensible

19
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which volume and type of blood does the aorta and arteries carry

A

small volume of blood at high pressure

20
Q

how does the structure of capillaries aid their function?

A

vast surface area for interchange of substances with extracellular fluid of tissues

21
Q

which type of blood vessels can be described as a collecting reservoir?

A

veins, venules and vena cava

22
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which blood vessels carry blood at low pressure?

A

veins, venules and vena cava

23
Q

which blood vessels contain most of the blood?

A

veins, venules and vena cava

24
Q

what is an erythrocyte?

A

red blood cell

25
Q

what is hydrostatic pressure?

A

the pressure the blood in capillaries exerts on the capillary wall

26
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what does hydrostatic pressure favour?

A

movement of fluid out of the capillaries

27
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what is colloid pressure?

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intrinsic osmotic pressure due to plasma proteins

28
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what does colloid pressure favour?

A

movement of fluid into capillary

29
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what are the 2 ends of the capillary?

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arterial and venous

30
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what happens to hydrostatic pressure as BP drops arterially to venously?

A

hydrostatic pressure decreases

31
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what happens to colloid pressure as BP drops arterially to venously?

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remains the same as plasma proteins too large to leave capillary

32
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which end does fluid move into the capillary at?

33
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what is the clinal name fro excess fluid in the lungs and what are 2 causes of this condition?

A

pulmonary oedema - high altitude or left heart failure

34
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which clinical condition causes jugular distension (bulging neck vein)

A

right heart failure

35
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what are the 2 types of alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists?

A

selective and non-selective

36
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what is the function of alpha-adrenoreceptor agonists?

A

decrease vasoconstriction tone

37
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which alpa-adrenoreceptor agonist is used therapeutically and why?

A

selective as it does not alter HR or CO, non-selective causes hypotension

38
Q

give an example of when we want to constrict blood vessels

A

nasal decongestants to vasoconstrictor mucosal blood vessels

39
Q

define hyperaemia

A

increased blood flow to organs

40
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define reactive hyperaemia

A

hyperaemia after blood flow is temporarily blocked

41
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define active hyperaemia

A

change in O2/CO2/cellular metabolites dilate arterioles

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