Exam 2/Quiz 5-Cardiovascular Physiology Flashcards
Where is the heart located?
pericardial cavity/space within the mediastinum
What is the mediastinum?
medial cavity of the thorax
The apex of the heart rests on the _____.
diaphragm
Apex of heart vs. Apex of lungs
Apex of heart is on the bottom/lungs on top
What is the lining of the pericardial cavity referred to as?
Parietal pericardium
How many layers are there on the heart?
3
Which layer is known as the visceral pericardium?
Epicardium
Name the 3 layers of the heart.
- Epicardium (Visceral Pericardium)
- Myocardium
- Endocardium
What are the names of the 5 vessels of the CV system?
- Arteries
- Arterioles
- Capillaries
- Venules
- Vein
All arteries carry blood _____ from the heart.
away
All veins carry blood ____ the heart.
towards
All arteries carry Oxygenated blood except for ____ ____.
Pulmonary Arteries
All veins carry Deoxygenated blood except for _____ ____.
Pulmonary Veins
Which is thicker… artery or vein?
artery
Define Cardiac Cycle.
Series of events that occurs during one heartbeat
Define Systole.
A period of contraction in a heart chamber
Define Diastole.
A period of relaxation in a heart chamber
What is systole and diastole called clinically?
Ventricular Systole and Ventricular Diastole
When is the lubb sound made?
Sound heard when Atrioventricular valves close
When is the dupp sound made?
Sound heard when Semilunar valves close
During diastole which valves are open?
AV Valves