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Function of chordae tendineae

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During ventricular contraction the pressure in both ventricles increase and close the valves, the chordae tendinae tense to keep valves closed and prevent prolapse into atria

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Why is myocardium on left ventricle thicker than right ventricle

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left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to all areas of body so need more muscular power and right is only to lungs

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Why are coronary arteries openings at base of aorta

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When valve opens openings are covered so high pressure blood doesn’t go into them.
Once pressure of blood leaving decreases aortic valve close and lower pressure backflow trickles into the coronary arteries

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Act of valves in heart closing gives beating sound name sounds and what valve

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Lub-dub
lub-tricuspid and mitral valve
dub- aortic and pulmonary valves

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Function of fluid within pericardial cavity

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lubrication for the unimpaired movement of the heart

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If too much fluid in pericardial cavity what could occur

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compression of heart(acute)- compress atria first as less muscular walls
pericardial effusion(fluid build up)- lead to cardiac tamponade(impairment of heart)

if builds up slow than pericardium can stretch to accommodate sum of it

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2 subdivides of arteries

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elastic and muscular

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Benefit of elastic arteries

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accommodate high pulsatile forces

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Benefit of muscular arteries

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allows vasocontriction and vasodilation

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Name 2 arteries receptors

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alpha and beta

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Function of alpha receptors(arteries)

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Contraction

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Function of Beta receptors(arteries)

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relaxation

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Where can arterial pulses be felt-structures

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Wherever a artery is close to surface or over bone and/or firm structures

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Function of valves in veins

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Prevent backflow of bloodP

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Potential benefit of veins lacking a strong muscular wall

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Allow greater capacitance-hold more blood without increase blood pressure

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What is it called where areas in the body are supplied or drained by multiple vessels

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Collateral circulation

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Why is collateral circulation important

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If a blood vessel is damaged or blocked it allows blood supply to be maintained to the particular area

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3 vascular shunts exits in fetal circulation

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Foramen ovale
Ductus arterious
ductus venosus

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What are the 3 vascular shunts exists in fetal circulation allow

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Allow blood to mostly bypass the liver and non-functioning lungs.

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Where and what does foramen ovale do

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Between the atria
blood bypasses the pulmonary circulation
closes shortly after birth

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Where and what does ductus arteriosus do

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Links the distal arch of aorta with pulmonary trunk
blood bypasses pulmonary circulation
becomes ligamentum arteriosum after birth

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Where and what does ductus venous do

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Shunts umbilical blood from the primitive liver to the IVC to ensure enough oxygen reaches the developing brain
Involutes by or just after birth

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What is fibrous pericardium

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tough fibrous sac surrounding serous pericardium, heart and pericardial cavity

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What is serous pericardium

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serous membrane forming a closed cavity (pericardial cavity)and it covers the heart (viceral)and lines the inner surface of firbous pericardial sac(parietal)

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What is pericardial cavity
Potential space between visceral and parietal layers of serous pericardium approx 1ml of yellow fluid acts as lubricant to allow heart freedom of movemnt during contraction
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Role of chordae Tendineae
Connect valve leaflets to papillary muscles
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Function of chorda tendineae
Prevent valves from inverting into atria during ventricular contraction
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Role of papillary muscles
Anchor chordae tendineae to ventricular walls
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Function of papillary muscles
Contract to pull the chordae tendineae tight during ventricular contraction preventing valve prolapse
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Role of interventricular septum
Divides right and left ventricles
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Function of Interventricular septum
Prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood between two ventricles and provides structural support of heart
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Role of Trabeculae carneae
Irregular muscular ridges found inside the ventricles
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Function of Trabeculae carneae
Help with contraction of ventricles by reducing suction and increasing efficiency of blood flow
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Role of pectinate muscles
Ridges of muscle found in atria especially right atrium
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Function of pectinate muscles
increase surface area of atrial walls and assist in contraction of atria enhancing blood flow
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Role of Moderator band(trabeculae septomarginalis)
A band of muscle found in the right ventricle
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Function of moderator band(trabeculae septomarginalis)
Provides a pathway for electrical conduction, ensuring coordinated contraction of the right ventricle and helping to stabilize the structure of the heart
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Role of Mitral valve
located between left atrium and left ventricle
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Function of mitral valve
regulated blood flow from left atrium to left ventricle and prevents backflow during ventricular contraction
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Role of tricuspid valve
positioned between the right atrium and right ventricle
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function of tricuspid valve
control blood flow from right atrium to right ventricle and prevents backflow during ventricular contraction
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Role of aortic valve
Located between left ventricle and aorta
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Function of aortic valve
Allows oxygenated blood to flow from left ventricle into the aorta and prevents backflow
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Role of pulmonary valve
positioned between right ventricle and pulmonary artery
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Function of pulmonary valve
Ensures blood flow from right ventricle into pulmonary artery and prevents backflow
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Role of myocardium
thick middle layer of heart muscle
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Function of myocardium
responsible for contraction of the heart and generate force necessary to pump blood throughout body
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Role of endocardium
Thin inner lining of heart chambers
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Function of endocardium
Provides smooth surface for blood flow within heart and plays role in regulation for heart contraction
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Role of epicardium
Outer layer of heart wall and also known as visceral pericadium
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Function of epicardium
provides a protection layer and contains blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics to supply heart, and acts as lubricative surface between heart and surrounding surfaces
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Role of Fossa ovalis
Remnant of foetal foramen ovale
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Function of Fossa ovalis
Visible as depression in right atrium and in foetal development allowed blood to bypass lungs then sealed after birth
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Describe ascending aorta
Inital part of aorta orginated from left ventricle at base of heart
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Describe aortic sinuses
pockets between aortic valve cusps and vessel wall rigth and left coronary arteries arise from cranial and left sinuses respectively
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Describe aortic arch
continuation of ascending aorta and sends branches to head neck and thoracic limb
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Describe brachiocephalic trunk
first branch of the aortic arch and gives rise to carotid artery and right subclavian artery
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Describe left subclavian artery
Supply neck, thoracic limb and cranial portion of thoracic wall and branches as axillary artery in thoracic limb
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Describe decendign aorta
part of aorta caudal to arotic arch and divided into thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta by diaphragm
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Describe thoracic aorta
division of the decending aorta in the thoracic cavity and supply toracic wall via intercostal arteries
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Branches of abdominal aorta
insert image(dissect notes)
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What connects pericardium to the diaphragm
Phrenic pericardiac ligament
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What connects pericardium to floor of the thorax
Sternopericardiac ligament
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Structures located at base of heart
Great vessels-Aorta, Vena cava
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Apex of heart formed by wall of what chamber
left ventricle
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What structure lies within coronary and interventricular sulci
Coronary vessels fat
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Heart is located in thorax at what number level of ribs
3-6
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Purpose of intervenous tubercle/ridge
diverts the inflowing blood from cranial and caudal vena cava toward right orifice/valve
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where are B1 receptors (heart)(sympathetic)
Primarily in SAN,AVN and cardiac myocytes
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what do activation of B1 receptors(heart) (sympathetic)do
Increase heart rate increase force of contraction Increase conduction velocity
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Where are a1 receptors(vessels)(sympathetic)
smooth muscle of arterioles in the skin,kidneys and GI tract
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What do activation of a1 receptors(vessels)(sympathetic) do
Activation causes vasocontriction in these areas, to redirect blood flow from these non essential organs
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Where are B2 receptors(vessels)(sympathetic)
Smooth muscle of arterioles in skeletal muscles and coronary arteries
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What do activation of B2 receptors(vessels)(sympathetic)
Activation causes vasodilation increasing blood flow to these areas
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What receptors relevant to CVS
beta receptors
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What receptors are stimulatory
a1 and B1
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What receptors are inhibitory
a2 and B2
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Where is the heart Muscarinic M2 receptors(parasympathetic)
SAN, AVN, atrial myocardium
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Effect of heart Muscarinic M2 recpetors(parasympathetic)
Vagus nerve releases acetylcholine activates m2 which opens acetylcholine-activated potassium channel to slow firing of Sinus node so decrease heart rate During fight or flight the sympathetic overpowers and vagus nerve uses acetylcholine to provide counterbalance from overstress

Cardiology/Respiratory (6 decks)

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