Physiology Test 2 Flashcards

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Humoral Control of Circulation
(Vasodilators)

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Bradykinin

Histamine

Atrial naturetic peptide

Serotonin
Prostaglandins

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Humoral Control of Circulation
(Vasoconstrictors)

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NE (and Epi)

Angiotensin II

ADH

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Control by Ions & Other Factors (Vasodilators)

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K+
Mg++
H+
Acetate & citrate (mild)
CO2 (esp. in brain)

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Control by Ions & Other Factors (Vasoconstrictors)

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Ca++

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Long term regulation

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is more effective than short term

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Long term changes

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are due to changes in vascularization

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Angiogenesis

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formation of new vessels. In response to O2 demand (maximal, not average)
Requires vascular growth factors

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vascular growth factors

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VEGF – vascular endothelial growth factor
FGF – fibroblast grown factor
PDGF – platelet-derived growth factor
Angiogenin

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VEGF

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vascular endothelial growth factor

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FGF

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fibroblast grown factor

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PDGF

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platelet-derived growth factor

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Inhibition of vascularization

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Angiostatin
Endostatin

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Vasoconstrictors (Endothelin)

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Released in response to vessel injury
Prevents blood loss

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Vasodilators

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NO
Released from endothelial cells in response to shear stress (important in larger vessels)
Half life of ~6 sec
Activates guanylate cyclase, which converts GTP to cGMP, which activates PKG, causing relaxation

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Kidneys

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Tubuloglomerular Feedback (in Urinary)

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Brain

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Also regulated by CO2/H+

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Skin

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Tied to body temperature regulation

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Myogenic Theory

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Sudden stretch of small vessels leads to contraction
Theory: Stretch of smooth muscles opens mechanically-gated Ca++ channels
Increase in Ca++ in vascular smooth muscle leads to increased contraction

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Reactive Hyperemia

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Increase in flow in response to blocked flow

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Active Hyperemia

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Increase in flow in response to increased metabolism

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O2 Demand Theory

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O2 decrease in tissues leads to relaxation of smooth muscle
Because O2 is needed for contraction
Relaxation reduces resistance
Flow increases

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Vasodilator Theory

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Metabolism produces vasodilator substances
Adenosine
Adenosine phosphate compounds
Histamine
CO2
K+
H+
Substances reduce resistance
Flow increases

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Physics of Flow

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Flow through a vessel is determined by
pressure difference between ends of vessel
Delta P or P1 - P2
Resistance of vessel

Flow (Q) = Delta P/R

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Increases in metabolism

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increase flow

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Decreases in O2
increase flow
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Long-term Control
(days, weeks, months) Increase/decrease in size/number of blood vessels
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Acute Control (seconds)
Vasodilation/vasoconstriction Arterioles, metarterioles, precapillary sphincters
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Local Control of Blood Flow
Each tissue controls its own blood flow Based on tissue needs Delivery of O2 Delivery of other nutrients: glucose, amino acids, fatty acids Removal of CO2 and H+ Maintenance of ion concentrations Transport of hormones and other substances Flow proportional to metabolic needs
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Lymph Flow
Aided by skeletal muscle pump Smooth muscle in lymphatic vessel walls
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Lymphatic System
Returns fluid and proteins to the blood (2-3L/day) Fluid in lymphatic vessels is called lymph Prevents edema Absorbs lipids from GI tract Role in immune system
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Net Filtration Pressure
NFP = outward pressures – inward pressures NFP = (Pc + πif) – (πp + Pif)
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Interstitial Fluid Osmotic Pressure (πif)
Tends to pull water out of capillaries by osmosis Due to proteins in interstitium (very low)
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Capillary/Plasma Osmotic Pressure (πp)
Tends to pull water into capillaries by osmosis Due to presence of proteins (albumin/globulins) in plasma
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Interstitial Fluid Hydrostatic Pressure (Pif)
Would tend to pull fluid into capillaries, BUT pulls fluid out of capillaries due to lymphatic drainage
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Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure (Pc)
Tends to push fluid out of capillaries
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Hydrostatic Pressure
pressure fluid puts on walls
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Colloid Osmotic Pressure
pressure solutes put on water, drawing water toward solutes
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Vasomotion
Intermittent flow of blood through capillaries due to regulation via precapillary sphincters and metarterioles or small arterioles Due to O2 levels of tissue
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Capillary Differences
Brain Tight junctions – continuous capillaries Liver Large clefts - sinusoids GI tract Clefts smaller than liver, but still large Kidney glomeruli Small oval windows – fenestrated capillaries
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Capillary Walls
One cell thick endothelium Basement membrane ~0.5 μm total thickness Contains pores Intercellular cleft Caveolae
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Microcirculation
Over 10 billion capillaries with surface area of ~500-700 m2 Transport of nutrients to the tissues Removal of cell waste Very thin walls Controlled by arterioles in each tissue along with precapillary sphincters
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Peripheral Venous Pressure
Elevated RAP can lead to backing up of blood in the veins elevated peripheral venous pressure Increased abdominal pressures cause pressure in veins of legs to increase even more Gravitational/ hydrostatic pressure causes pressure in feet (of standing person) to be high Opposed by venous valves & pumps Faulty valves lead to varicose veins Similar in arteries
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Venous Resistance
Veins have very little resistance (when distended) When compressed, they do have resistance
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Central Venous Pressure
Pressure in the right atrium (RAP) Normally 0 mmHg Regulated by Ability of heart to pump blood out Tendency of blood to flow into right atrium Increase in venous return leads to increased RAP Increased blood volume Increased large vessel tone/peripheral venous pressures Dilation of arterioles (decreases resistance & allows rapid flow to veins) Decreased cardiac function Decrease in RAP Rapid heart rate hemorrhage
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Venous Return
Amount of blood returning to the heart through veins
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Veins as a Blood Reservoir
~65% of blood is in veins Blood can be transferred to arterial system when needed (to maintain BP) Other reservoirs in body: Liver, spleen, large abdominal veins, venous plexus
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Vein Functions
Move blood toward heart Blood reservoir Control of cardiac output
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Vein Structure
Compared to arteries: Both have endothelium and fibrous tissue Thinner wall Less muscle Valves that ensure one-way flow of blood
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Pulse Pressure
Depends on stroke volume and compliance Increased stroke volume increase pulse pressure Increased compliance decrease pulse pressure
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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
MAP = Diastolic Pressure + 1/3(Pulse Pressure) Dependent on cardiac output and total peripheral resistance MAP = CO X TPR
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Blood Pressure Measurement
BP is measured by auscultation Blood supply to artery is cut off by inflating the cuff to above-systolic pressure Pressure is released in cuff while listening for Korotkoff sounds (sound of blood being forced through constricted artery) First sound is when pressure in cuff is equal to systolic pressure Last sound is when pressure in cuff is equal to diastolic pressure
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Pressures
Systolic – height of pressure pulse Diastolic – lowest point of pressure pulse Pulse Pressure = Systolic Pressure – Diastolic Pressure
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Volume Pressure Relationships
Any given change in volume within the arterial tree results in larger increases in pressure than in veins When veins are constricted, large quantities of blood are transferred to the heart, thereby increasing cardiac output
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Vascular Compliance
Total quantity of blood that can be stored in a given portion of the circulation for each mmHg. Compliance = Distensibility X Volume Or Increase in volume/ Increase in pressure
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Vascular Distensibility
Fractional increase in volume for each mmHg rise in pressure Vascular distensibility = increase in volume/Increase in pressure X original volume
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Autoregulation of Flow
Increase in pressure leads to increase in resistance Decreases in pressure lead to decreased resistance
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Determinants of Resistance
l – length η – viscosity r − radius R = 8lη/πr4
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Resistance
Opposition to flow Can be calculated R = ΔP/F
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Blood Pressure
Force exerted by blood against vessel walls Units: mm Hg or mm H2O (for very low pressures)
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Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow
Laminar flow is silent Turbulent flow causes murmurs High velocities Sharp turns Uneven vessel surfaces Narrowing of vessels Murmurs are useful for diagnosis
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Physics of Flow
Flow through a vessel is determined by pressure difference between ends of vessel ΔP or P1 - P2 Resistance of vessel Flow (Q) = ΔP/R
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Flow
Quantity of blood that passes a given point in a given amount of time Generally described in ml/min Overall flow is 5L/min (cardiac output)
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Circulation Principles
Blood flow to tissues (local) is controlled by what specific tissues need. Cardiac output is controlled by sum of all local tissue flows. Blood pressure is controlled independently of flow.
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Velocity of Blood Flow
Velocity is speed of flow Units? Velocity = Blood Flow/Cross sectional Area
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Venules/Veins
Return blood to heart under low pressure Serve as a blood reservoir
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Systemic capillaries
Site of exchange between plasma and tissues or lungs Water Solutes Gases
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Pulmonary capillaries
Site of O2 and CO2 exchange with alveoli
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Arterioles
Control blood flow Major site of resistance
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Aorta/Arteries
Carry blood under high pressure Different types Elastic/conducting Muscular/distributing
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ANS Effects on HR (Parasympathetic)
Vagal nerve releases Ach at SA node Ach binds to M2 muscarinic receptor GPCR (Gi) Causes hyperpolarization Increased K+ permeability Decreased transmission of impulses (conduction) Decreases HR And therefore CO Not much effect on contractility
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ANS Effects on HR (Sympathetic)
Releases NE at SA node and throughout heart β1 receptors at SA node GPCR (Gs) Causes depolarization Increases rate of conduction of impulse β1 receptors throughout Increases force of contraction HR up to 180-200bpm Increases SV Through increased contractility CO up to 15-20L/min
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Frank-Starling Law
Increased EDV causes increased SV (all other factors remaining unchanged) Increased EDV Venous return Sympathetic innervation of veins Respiratory pump Skeletal muscle pump Heart will pump all blood that comes into it Extra blood into it creates extra stretch Extra stretch results in more force
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Preload
Degree of myocardial stretch before contraction Due to venous return Frank-Starling Law
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Afterload
Due to arterial pressure
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Contractility
Due to Ca++-troponin binding (allowing crossbridges) Ca++ levels In SR Entering from ECF L-type Ca++ channel phosphorylation state Phospholambin phosphorylation state Increases Ca++-ATPase on SR Sympathetic system β1 receptors lead to increased cAMP, PKA, and phosphorylation of phospholambin
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Cardiac Force
Muscle tension
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Stroke Volume (SV)
amount of blood expelled from one ventricle during one cardiac cycle SV = EDV-ESV
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Cardiac Output (CO)
Amount of blood pumped by one ventricle in a given time period CO = SV X HR
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Cardiac cycle involves changes in
Electrical activity (ECG) Volume Pressure
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Purkinje Fibers
Carry signal throughout ventricle walls Rapid conduction, due to prevalence of gap junctions
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AV Bundle/Bundle of His
Transfers signal from atria to ventricles Branches into left and right branches that carry signal down septum to apex
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AV Node
Transfers electrical signal from atria to ventricles Delays impulse This allows atria to fully contract before ventricles contract AV Node delay: 0.09 sec AV Bundle delay: 0.04 sec
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Internodal Pathways
Carry signal from SA node to AV node
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SA Node
Located in right atrium Acts as pacemaker Leaky Na+ channels Membrane potential goes down to ~ -55mv When membrane potential reaches -40 mV, slow Ca++ channels open, causing action potential After 100-150 ms, Ca++ channels close and K+ channels open more, thus returning membrane potential to -55mV
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Electrical Pathway through the Heart
SA (sino-atrial node) Internodal pathways AV (atrio-ventricular node) Bundle of His L & R bundle branches Purkinje fibers
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Functions of the Cardiovascular System
Transport Needed things to the tissues Nutrients Oxygen Enzymes Waste products away from the tissues Hormones for signaling
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