Test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cusps
A
Fibrous valves flaps
2
Q
what is chordae tendinae
A
Fibrous “parachute strings”
3
Q
What is the papillary muscle
A
It pulls the chordae tendinae
4
Q
What are the characteristics of semilunar valve
A
- cusps
- support not needed
5
Q
What do Valves do?
A
- close to prevent back flow of blood
- AV valve allows blood to move from atria to ventricles
- AV valve closes during ventricular contraction
6
Q
What is the characteristics of valve prolapse
A
- Common in the left AV valve
- Results in regulation of blood in entering atrium (heart murmur)
7
Q
What are symptoms of valve prolapse
A
Heart palpitations Atrial fibrillation ( muscle contraction) Syncope (fainting )
8
Q
What is the biggest vein in the body
A
Vena cava
9
Q
Do most artieries Carry oxygenated blood?
A
No
10
Q
List the order of blood flow thru the heart
A
Sup/inf vena cava Right atrium Tricuspid valve Right ventricle Pulmonary valve Pulmonary artieries Lungs Left atrium Bicuspid valve Left ventricle Aorta valve Aorta Body
11
Q
What is ateriosclerosis
A
Scarring usually occurs with old age
12
Q
What is atherosclerosis
A
Fat deposits usually occurs with bad life decisions
Can be reversible
13
Q
What is the biggest artery in the body
A
Aorta
14
Q
What are the characteristics of AV valve
A
- cusps
- choradae tendinae
- papillary muscle
