CVPR Overview/CV Anatomy

Question 1

Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system.

Answer 1

To distribute gas and nutrients, remove waste, and contribute to homeostasis

Question 2

Describe the series and parallel arrangement of the circulatory system, and its purposes.

Answer 2

The heart itself is arranged in series, and essentially the whole body is in parallel

Question 3

Describe the basic anatomy of the heart, including the arrangement and names of the chambers, valves, and major vessels.

Answer 3

Dual pump!

Tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, aortic

Question 4

Describe the blood flow pathway through the heart.

Answer 4

VC->RA>RV>Pulm Art>lungs>Pulm vein>LA>LV>Body

Question 5

Describe the major types of blood vessels.

Answer 5

Arteries and Veins
Aorta, largest
Artery, thick walled
Arterioles, thicker walls and highly innervated (site of vascular resistance)

Venules and veins, thin walls, known as capacitance vessels, has one way valves
Vena Cava, two branches

Question 6

Describe the arrangement of the microcirculation.

Answer 6

Capillaries, wall is single cell thick

Question 7

Describe the function of the lymphatic system.

Answer 7

Excess interstitial fluid that is to be delivered back into the blood