(P) Lesson 3: Circulatory System Flashcards
What are the two main components of the circulatory system?
Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System
T or F: A heart weighs more than 1 pound
False (less than 1 pound)
Outermost membrane of the heart connected to the visceral pericardium
Epicardium
Middle layer of the heart composed of cardiac muscles
Myocardium
Inner layer of the heart that lines the valves and chambers
Endocardium
Outer portion of the pericardium
Parietal pericardium
Inner portion of the pericardium
Visceral pericardium
T or F: Right side of the body carries deoxygenated blood while the left side of the body delivers oxygenated blood
True
T or F: Right side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood while the left side of the heart delivers oxygenated blood
True
Refers to systole and diastole which lasts about 0.8 seconds
Cardiac Cycle
This sends electric impulses throughout the myocardium initiated by the pacemaker (sinoatrial node)
Electrical Conduction System
Machine used for the graphical representation of cardiac cycle activity
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The first heart sound which signifies ventricular contraction or systole
Lubb
The second heart sound which signifies ventricular relaxation or diastole
Dubb
What is the average heart rate?
72 bpm
Refers to the volume of blood pumped per minute
Cardiac Output
A rhythmic throbbing resulting from the altering expansion and contraction of the arteries
Pulse
The force exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels measured by a sphygmomanometer
Blood Pressure
This is obtained via arterial puncture and is performed by respiratory therapists or doctors only
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
Aka “cardiac markers” which are enzymes that increase in value when there is damage to the heart
AST or SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase or serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase)
This monitors the HDL and LDL
Cholesterol
Another type of cardiac marker but it can also be found in the muscles
Creatine Kinase (CK)
A cardiac marker that determines whether the heart is the direct source of an enzyme
Creatine Kinase (CK)-MB
A medication monitoring system used to improve the strength and efficacy of the blood which regulates the rate and rhythm of the heart
Digoxin
A cardiac marker that indicates cardiac damage but can also be produced by strenuous activity
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) isoenzymes
This element is needed by the cardiac muscles to contract
Potassium (K)
The most specific enzyme found ONLY in the heart (most accurate cardiac marker)
Troponin T (TnT)
Chest pain resulting from reduced blood flow to the heart
Angina Pectoris
Aka “heart murmur” produced when the aortic leaflets fail to open during systole
Aortic Stenosis
Inflammation and infection where bacteria enters and resides in the endocardium or blood vessels
Bacterial Endocarditis
Results in general weakness due to insufficient blood being pumped to the heart
Congestive Heart Failure
Aka “heart attack” due to decrease or full stoppage of blood flow that damages the heart muscle
Myocardial Infarction
Inflammation of the pericardium that may be due to a viral infection
Percarditis
A loop consisting of the vessel systems to which blood is circulated across the body
Vascular System
Type of circulation which refers to the travel of blood to the lungs to perform gas exchange
Pulmonary Circulation
Type of circulation which refers to the oxygenated blood traveling to the rest of the body while deoxygenated blood travels back to the heart
Systemic Circulation
Outermost layer of the blood vessels composed of connective tissue
Tunica Adventitia
Middle layer of the blood vessels composed of elastic fiber and smooth muscle
Tunica Media
Innermost layer of the blood vessels lined with endothelial cells
Tunica Intima
This is controlled by the unison contraction and relaxation of the myocardium as well as the opening and closing of valves
Blood Flow
The enlargement of the artery due to the weakening of the artery wall
Aneurysm
The hardening of the arterial wall due to aging
Arteriosclerosis
These are plaques in the inner vessel walls caused by high cholesterol and fat
Atherosclerosis
Clots or bubbles that obstruct the artery
Embolism
An obstruction that travels and is eventually lodged in a vessel; can sometimes originate from a thrombus
Embolus
Refers to swollen veins in the area of the anus
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation of the vein wall; can originate from an infected puncture site
Phlebitis
Swelling of veins in the legs usually during pregnancy
Thrombophlebitis