[PMLS2-LAB] LESSON 2: Circulatory System Flashcards
it carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body and carries carbon dioxide and other wastes away from the cells to the excretory organs, kidneys, lungs and skin.
Circulatory System
It also aids in the coagulation process, assists in defending the body against disease, plays a key role in the regulation of body temperature.
Circulatory System
Who must access it to collect blood specimen for analysis.
Phlebotomist
This chapter covers the two main components of the ciculatory system.
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic System
Which blood is transported to and from the tissues and the blood carries oxygen and other vital substances to the tissues and carries carbon dioxide and waste products away from the tissues.
Cardiovascular System
The major structure of the cardiovascular system. It is the “pump” that circulates blood throughout the body.
Heart
Heart is located slightly left of center in the ___________ between the lungs, with the apex (tip) pointing down and to the left of the body.
Thoracic Cavity
a four-chambered, hollow, muscular organ slightly largenr than a person’s fist.
Heart
It has muscular walls with the three distinct layers and is surrounded by a thin fluid-filled sac called the
Pericardium
One-way valves between __________ help prevent the backflow of blood and keep it moving through the heart in the right direction.
chambers
The right and left chambers are sperated from each other by partitions called __________________
Septa
The outer layer of cpericardium contains connective tissue that anchors it to the __________, ____________ and other structures to keep it in place.
diaphragm
Sternum
Three layers of the heart are the
Epicardium; Thin outer layer
Myocardium; The middle muscle layer
Endocardium; thin inner layer
- The upper chambers on each side of the heart are
- Receiving chambers
Atria
- The lower chambers are
- Pumping or delivering chambers
Ventricles
The heart has four valves that are primarily composed of thin, strong flaps of tissue called
Cusps or Leaflets
The valves entrance to the ventricles are called
Atrioventricular Valves
These vales are attached to the walls of the ventricles by thin threads of tissue ________________, which keep the valve cusps from flipping back into the atria.
Chordae Tendineae
LEFT ATRIOVENTRICULAR
RIGHT ATRIOVENTICULAR
Mitral Valve
Tricuspid Valve
The term “mitral valve” comes from its resemblance to a _____, the pointed two-sided hat worn by bishops.
Miter
LAYERS OF HEART:
- Thin, serous [watery] membrane that is continuous with the lining of the pericardium.
- Covers the heart and attaches to the pericardium
Epicardium
LAYERS OF HEART:
- Thick layer of cardiac muscle
- Contracts to pump blood into the arteries
Myocardium
LAYERS OF HEART:
- Thin layer of epithelial cells that is continuous with the lining of the blood vessels.
- Lines the interior chamber and valves.
Endocardium
Chambers of Heart?
Left Atrium
Right Atrium
Left Ventricle
Right Ventricle