Lecture 4 (Blood Vessels and Systematic Circulation) Flashcards
1
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Arteries
A
Thick smooth muscle, elastic membranes
2
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Veins
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Thin
Elastic tunica media is not as thick
3
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Varicose Veins
A
the flaps have failed They look blue and are large and dilated Happen: Congenital (genetics) By occupational stand a lot, assembly line works, Desk jobs, no exercise Obesity: too much pressure on the veins Pregnancy FIX: Stripping the veins
4
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Pulmonary and Umbilical arteries
A
Deoxygenated blood
5
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Pulmonary and Umbilical veins
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Oxygenated blood
6
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Systemic arteries
A
Oxygenated Blood
7
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Systemic veins
A
deoxygenated blood
8
Q
Coronary Bypass Surgery
A
Internal thoracic vessels
Artery: one end is used and hook it to the heart
Veins: remove them completelety
9
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Internal Illac
A
Bladder Prostrate penis utheral
10
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Risk factors of arterial disease
A
age male blood cholesterol lvls and blood pressure smoking tobacco obesity diabetes family history plaque moving to smaller arteries
11
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Aneurysm
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Dilation Weakness in the wall Can happen in an artery Aorta is the most common, before the iliacs Balloon of blood Dangerous if rupture AAA (abdomen aorta aneurysm
12
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Superficial Veins
A
Right under the skin, can see them
