CVS Physiolgy Flashcards
Name three functions of the CVS
Rapid transport of nutrients Hormonal control Immune support Thermo regulation Removal of waste products of metabolism
Name the two circuits of the circulatory system
Systemic and pulmonary
Which artery leaves the left ventricle
Aorta
Which vein empties into the right side of the heart
Superior and inferior vena cava
What is aortic pressure
120/80mmHg
What %of cardiac output do the following recurve Lungs Kidneys Liver and GI tracts Brain
100%
20%
24%
13%
Name the two phases of blood and the % each one makes up
45% cellular
55% plasma
How long do red cells white cells and platelets last
120 days
6hours
7-10 days
Where are plasma proteins synthesised?
The liver
What is an erythrocytes
Red blood cell
What is the function of the plasma proteins?
Exert osmotic pressure for absorption of iteestinal fluid.
Participate in the clotting cascade
What is a leukocyte
White blood cell
What is irons role one haemaglobin
Oxygen binding site
Where are erythrocytes produced
Bone marrow
What is the role of the hormone erythropoietin and where is is produced
Produced I’m kidneys
Stimulates erythrocytes differentiation and production by bone marrow, in response to low oxygen supply
Define platelets
Cell fragments essential for blood clotting
What is the decrease in ability for the blood to carry oxygen
Anaemia
Name three causes of anaemia
Dietary deficiency in iron, B12 and folic acid
Bone marrow failure due to drugs or cancer
Blood loss from the body
What is the prevention of blood loss
Hemostatis
where are the baroreceptors located
carotid sinus
aortic arch
Which nerve innervates each naroreceptors
Vagus = aortic arch Glossopharngeal = carotd sinus