Final Exam Flashcards
primary roles of cardiovascular system (4)
transport oxygen from lungs to tissues
to transport CO2 from tissues to the lungs
to transport nutrients
to excrete waste
what kind of muscle is the heart composed of
Cardiac muscle
What are the three main energy systems in the body?
Stored phosphocreatine (PC)
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic (oxidative) formation of ATP
What molecule provides the energy necessary for muscular contractions
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).
How does the anaerobic glycolysis system provide energy?
By breaking down glycogen or glucose in the absence of oxygen, producing 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule and lactic acid as a byproduct.
What are the advantages of the aerobic (oxidative) energy system?
High ATP yield (36 ATP per glucose molecule, up to 460 ATP per fat molecule).
Sustainable for prolonged low-intensity exercise.
Byproducts are non-toxic (CO2 and water).
What is the primary source of energy during short, high-intensity activities like sprinting?
Stored ATP and phosphocreatine (PC).
What are the key adaptations of the aerobic system to training?
Increased oxidative enzymes and mitochondrial number/efficiency.
Higher glycogen and triglyceride storage.
Improved oxygen delivery through more capillaries and myoglobin.
What is VO2 max, and why is it significant?
VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen that can be consumed per minute per kilogram of body weight, indicating aerobic power and fitness level.
What factors limit the anaerobic glycolysis system?
Accumulation of lactic acid, leading to increased acidity.
Limited glycogen stores.
What is the Krebs Cycle, and where does it occur?
The Krebs Cycle occurs in the mitochondria and produces ATP, CO2, and water
What energy system does the Krebs Cycle occur in?
Part of the aerobic energy system.
How does carbohydrate consumption contribute to energy production?
Broken down into glucose, which can be stored as glycogen and utilized in anaerobic and aerobic pathways for ATP production.
What are the four chambers of the heart
Left/Right Atrium
Left/Right Ventricle
Function of the Left Ventricle
Pumps oxygenated blood through the entire body
Function of the Left Atrium
Receives oxygenated blood and pumps it into the left ventricle
Function of the Right Ventricle
Pumps deoxygenated blood a short distance to the lungs
Function of the Right Atrium
Receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the right ventricle
What is the function of the sinus node in the heart?
generates an action potential that causes the heart muscles to contract, governing the rhythm of the heartbeat.
How does blood flow through the heart?
Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary arteries → Lungs → Pulmonary veins → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta → Body.
Main types of blood vessels
Arteries, capillaries, and veins
Arteries
Carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries
Facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
Veins
Carry blood back to the heart.
Systolic vs Diastolic
systolic = pressure when ventricles contract
diastolic = pressure when ventricles relax
average systolic / diastolic
120 mmHg / 80 mmHg
How does the skeletal muscle pump aid blood circulation?
It pushes blood through veins using the contraction of nearby muscles, aided by valves that prevent backflow.
blood travels to the lungs through
pulmonary arteries
blood enters the left atrium via
pulmonary veins
the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood via
the superior and inferior vena cava
once blood is oxygenated, where does the left ventricle pump it to
aorta
the action potential from the sinus node travels through the two atria and two ventricles via
The a-v node and purkinje fibres
neural control over HR is also through the
Autonomic (involuntary) nervous system
tachycardia
persistent resting HR > 100
brachycardia
persistent resting rate < 60
cutoff for blood pressure
144/94
stroke volume
volume from left ventricle = ml/beat
cardiac output
HR x Stroke volume
Heart rate increases during exercise based on
exercise intensity, directly proportional
max HR estimated using
220 bpm minus age
after 15 yrs of age, HR decreases ____
1 beat per year
arteries –> __________ –> capillaries
arterioles
What are the components of blood, and their primary functions?
Plasma: Transports nutrients, hormones, and waste.
Red blood cells: Transport oxygen and remove carbon dioxide using hemoglobin.
single red blood cell or ______
erythrocytes
What changes occur in the heart with endurance training?
Hypertrophy of ventricles.
Increased stroke volume.
Lower resting heart rate (e.g., 40-60 bpm in athletes).
What happens to the cardiovascular system during exercise?
Increased venous return enhances ventricular contraction.
hypertrophy of ventricles, increasing stroke volume and lowering resting heart rate.
role of respiratory system
deliver oxygenated air to blood and remove CO2 from blood
Respiratory system includes
Lungs
Passageways
Muscles
Respiration means
Ventilation, gas exchange and oxygen utilization by tissues for cell resp
what side of the lungs is bigger
right lung is larger, because heart takes up more space on the left side
functional zones of the resp system
Conduction zone
Respiratory zone
Conduction Zone
air passages that filter, humidify, and transport air
respiratory zone
site of gas exchange
How does the diaphragm contribute to inhalation?
The diaphragm contracts and flattens, increasing chest cavity volume and decreasing pressure, drawing air into the lungs.
What happens to carbon dioxide in the respiratory system during gas exchange?
Carbon dioxide diffuses from the pulmonary capillaries into the alveoli and is then exhaled.
How do respiratory receptors respond during exercise?
Receptors in the aortic and carotid arteries sense changes in partial pressures of CO2, O2, and blood pH, signaling the brain to adjust breathing rate and depth.
What is hemoglobin’s role in oxygen transport?
Hemoglobin in red blood cells binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues, facilitating oxygen delivery during physical activity.
How does physical training affect lung capacity and volume?
Training increases lung capacity and efficiency, allowing for greater oxygen uptake and gas exchange.
What is the effect of exercise on the respiratory system?
Increases respiratory rate and depth.
Enhances oxygen delivery to muscles.
Improves elimination of metabolic by-products like CO2 and lactic acid.
components of the conducting zone?
Nose and mouth.
Pharynx and larynx.
Trachea.
Bronchi and bronchioles.
What are alveoli
tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. They are surrounded by capillaries, allowing oxygen to diffuse into the blood and carbon dioxide to diffuse out.
How does gas exchange occur in the alveoli?
Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into deoxygenated blood in the capillaries.
Carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.
What role do the external intercostal muscles play in respiration?
They elevate the ribs during inhalation, increasing the chest cavity volume and helping to draw air into the lungs.
What is the respiratory tree, and what does it include?
includes the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, which branch progressively smaller and lead to the alveoli.
How is oxygen transported in the blood?
Most oxygen (about 98%) is chemically bonded to hemoglobin in red blood cells.
What is the role of chemoreceptors during exercise?
Chemoreceptors in the aortic and carotid arteries detect changes in CO2, O2, and pH levels, signaling the brain to adjust respiration and heart rate.
What is the Bohr effect, and how does it help during exercise?
The Bohr effect is the increased release of oxygen from hemoglobin due to higher temperatures and lower pH during exercise, enhancing oxygen delivery to muscles.
How do the ribs and diaphragm work together during exhalation?
The diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, and the ribs lower, reducing chest cavity volume and increasing pressure to push air out of the lungs.