Exam 2 Flashcards
What coordinates reflex control of BP and blood distribution
CNS
Medulla oblongata (brain stem)
Major integrating center
Monitors flow NOT pressure via stretch receptors
Cardiovascular Control Center (CVCC)
Receives input from central and peripheral receptors
Hypothalamus, baroreceptors (stretch) in aorta and carotid and intestinal tract
Constant monitoring and adjusting
If BP decreases what happens to symp output
Increases
Because causes vasoconstriction which will increase BP
Baroreceptor reflex regulating MAP
Stretch receptors in aorta and carotid
Send action potentials to CVCC
Change in BP = change in AP frequency
(ex: Increase BP = increased stretch = frequency of AP)
CVCC response to barorecep. alters CO and Resistance in arterioles
See diagram 15.5 slide 47
How do baroreceptors operate when we exercise?
Baroreceptors reset during exercise to regulate BP around a higher set point.
Orthostatic hypotension
AKA stand up too fast and see spots
Standing up causes blood to pool in lower body due to gravity
Decreased blood in ventricles due to decreased venous return
CO falls
BP falls
MAP increases (Baroreceptors) within 2 heartbeats
Factors that influence CV function
Peripheral chemoreceptors, respiratory control centers
Higher brain centers
Fluid balance
Peripheral chemoreceptors
Aterial O2 receptors
Respiratory control centers
Sends info to CVCC
Higher brain centers
Hypothalamus- body temp, symp activation
Cerebral cortex- learned or emotional factors (choose to hold breath, fear, surprise)
Vasovagal syncope
Fainting from strong parasymp release (drops HR and BP)
Body overreact to seeing blood or extreme distress
Fluid balance
Renal and CV systems highly integrated to regulate fluids
Capillary network
50,000 miles
Metabolic activity of tissue influences density of capillary network
Capillary structure
Single layer of flat endothelial cells (EC)
Diameter slightly larger than RBC
Cell junctions determine leakiness
Continuous capillaries
Most common
Leaky junctions (least leaky capillary tho)
Found in muscle, connective, and neural tissue except brain (blood brain barrier needs thicker capillaries to keep out bad from brain)
Fenestrated capillaries
Larger pores between ECs
Promote high volume fluid exchange
Kidney and intestine
Sinusoids
Modified capillaries
Bone marrow, liver, spleen
five times wider than normal capillaries
Allow RBC and plasma proteins to cross into blood
Why is velocity of blood lowest in arterioles, caps, and venules even tho they are skinniest?
These vessels have the largest cross sectional area so blood is spread out and therefore slower through network
Why do you want capillaries to have a slower blood velocity
Promotes exchange
Diffusion
Gradient driven exchange
Transcytosis
Larger molecules transported through EC
Paracellular
larger molecules move between EC pores
Typical endothelial cell junctions of continuous caps allow for
allow water and small dissolved solutes to pass
Absorption
Fluid moves into capillary; determined by bulk flow
Filtration
Fluid leaves capillary; determined by bulk flow
Hydrostatic pressure (BP)
lateral pressure of fluid through pores
Osmotic pressure
Determined by solute concentration of fluid; protein concentration in blood –> Colloid osmotic pressure
Fluid movement in capillary
Arteriole end: Hydrostatic pressure greater than colloid osmotic, so fluid is pushed out of cap = filtration
Venule end: colloid osmotic greater than hydrostatic, so fluid enters cap (water attracted to proteins) = absorption
Net flow out of cap (3L/day)
Why is colloid osmotic pressure constant from arteriole to venule
Because proteins aren’t moving in and out of blood
Lymphatic system
Returns the lost fluid back to the blood via emptying into venous system (Vena cava); not a closed loop
Thymus
Adaptive immune system, T-cells mature, detect if self or not
Atrophies with age because u are exposed to less new stuff
Spleen
Activation site of immune system
Recycle dead RBCs
Reservoir for RBCS
Can live without -> weak immune system
Lymphatic system interaction with other systems
CV system- returns fluid lost in capillaries
Digestive- transport of lipids to CV
Immune- recognition and destruction of foreign pathogens
Lymph Vessels
Blind ended vessels, lie close to capillaries
Thin flat endothelium
Very porous- protein, cell, bacteria can enter
Larger lymphatic vessels
Semilunar valves to prevent backflow, empty into venous subclavian and internal jugular
Lymph nodes
Activation of immune system
Fibrous bean nodes
Macrophages and lymphocytes
Antigen recognition
Other structures of lymph system
Spleen, thymus, gut-associated lymph tissue
Edema
Accumulation of fluid in interstitial space
Inadequate drainage of lymph- protein accumulation in interstitial place
Excessive capillary filtration- increased permeability of caps
Three factors that disrupt capillary filtration
- Increase capillary BP (more fluid exits and less can come back in)
- Decrease plasma protein concentration (increased fluid loss due to less absorption, cause by malnutrition and liver failure)
- Increased interstitial proteins (Increased capillary permeability, cause by infection/damage)
Components of blood
Plasma (Fluid)- water, ions, organic molecules, elements, vitamins, gases
Cellular elements (White & red blood cells, platelets)
Plasma
ECM
Majority water (92%)
7% protein, 1% dissolved organic substances
Similar to Interstitial fluid but with proteins
Proteins increase osmotic pressure
Plasma proteins
Albumin (largest component)
Globulins (antibodies)
Fibrinogen
Transferrin
RBCs
Erythrocytes
Lack mitochon, ER, and nucleus so there is more room for gasses to transport
only energy source is glucose via glycolysis
Can’t replicate –> short life
White blood cells
Leukocytes
Only fully functional blood cell
Critical for immune function/defense
5 types of WBCs
Lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
Platelets
Thrombocytes
Critical for hemostasis
Lack nucleus
Fragments of megakaryocytes so not a living cell
NSAIDs knock out platelets
Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Found in bone marrow (primarily long bones)
Pluripotent- can develop into RBC, WBC, or platelets
Hematopoiesis
Synthesis of blood cells
Occurs in embryonic and postnatal environments
Complete Blood count (CBC)
Analysis of blood components
Compare blood cell numbers to normal ranges
Indicator of health conditions
Hematocrit
Percentage of RBCs in total blood volume
40-54% Males
37-47% Females
Lower in females because of weight/BV
Hemoglobin
Oxygen carrying capacity of RBCs
Units: g Hb/dL
14-17 Males
12-16 Females
Red cell count
Count of erythrocytes as they stream through beam of light
Units: cells/uL
4.5-6.5E6 Males
3.9-5.6E6 Females
Total white cell count
Shoes overall immune response, don’t need to know #s
Shape of RBCs
Biconcave disc
Increase SA which increases gas exchange
Erythrocytes (RBCs)
Most abundant cell in blood
5 mil RBCs/uL blood
Primary role to carry O2 and CO2
Lack nucleus, ER, mitochondria
Biconcave
More flexible (to bounce around vessels
Packed with Hb
Hemoglobin (Hb)
4 heme groups bind together to create 1 Hb
Major component of RBC
Heme group
Binds O2 and CO2
Has 1 iron
Contains 70% of body’s iron
Subunit of Hb
Transferrin
Protein that transports iron in the plasma
Ferritin
cells’ storage of excess iron, mostly in liver
Extra can be toxic
Iron Transport
- iron ingested
- Fe absorbed by active transport
- Transferrin transports Fe in plasma
- Bone marrow uses Fe to make Hb as RBC synth
- RBCs live for 90-120 days
- Spleen destroys RBC and converts Hb to bilirubin
- Bilirubin and metabolites excreted in urine and feces
OR after step 3
4b. Liver stores excess Fe as ferritin
5b. Liver metabolizes bilirubin and excretes it in bile
Hyperbilirubinemia
Elevated bilirubin
Jaundice
Infants- fetal Hb accumulation (liver not fully developed)
Adults- liver disease/dysfunc.
Anemia
Hb count too low
Causes:
Blood loss, Hemolysis (RBCs explode), Acquired (infection, drugs, disease), Radiation, low Fe folic acid or B12 intake, Low erythropoietin levels
Thrombocytes (Platelets)
Cell fragments of megakaryocytes
Critical for reducing blood loss, lack a nucleus, contain granules that contain cytokines and growth factors (many proteins and chemicals), live ~10 days
Challenges to the repair process
Can’t occlude the entire vessel because nutrients and gasses need to get downstream
Blood is under pressure so the repair must be strong to withstand the shear stress
Repair can’t be permanent cuz clots affect MAP
3 stages of Hemostasis
Vasoconstriction
Formation of platelet plug
Coagulation (clot formation)
*But all really happen at the same time
Vasoconstriction for vessel damage
Happens instantly, local response
Vessel releasees vasoconstrictors (seratonin & thromboxane A2)
Reduces flow and pressure to wound area, attempting to reduce blood loss
Formation of platelet plug
Damaged vessel attracts platelets
Platelets stick to the exposed collagen and platelets stick to each other because initially stuck ones release cytokines which activate other platelets (Positive feedback loop)
Cytokine
Chemicals released by blood and immune cells
Why is platelet plug not enough?
Not strong enough to withstand the shear stress that comes from blood flow pressure