Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Which are the types of circulation ? (3)
A
- Coronary circulation
- Systemic circulation
- Pulmonary circulation
2
Q
What is the flow (circulation), of the deoxygenated blood to oxygenated to the whole body?
A
Vena cava - Right atrium - Tricuspid valve - Right ventricle - Pulmonic valve - Pulmonary artery - Pulmonary vein - Left atrium - Mitral valve - Left ventricle - Aortic valve - Aorta
3
Q
Where does the O2-CO2 exchange happens?
A
Capillaries
4
Q
What happens with arteriovenous shunts?
A
There is a shunt that connects arterioles with venules skipping the capillaries - no enough O2 delivery
5
Q
What vessel in the body contains the most deoxygenated blood?
A
Coronary circulation (general)
Coronary sinuses (in particular)
6
Q
Which organ is one of the most CO2 producer ? and why?
A
Heart
Because the activity of the cardiac muscle is to high
