Anatomy 202 Flashcards

pulmonary circuit

deoxygenated blood from body to lungs to pick up oxygen (generally blue)

systemic circuit

oxygenated blood to body then back to heart (generally red)

structure of heart

hollow, cone shaped, muscular pump
2 ventricles and 2 atria

average size of heart

14 cm long
9 cm wide

location of heart

posterior to sternum
medial to lungs
base lies beneath 2nd rib
apex at 5th intercostal space

3 layers of the pericardium

outer fibrous pericardium
visceral pericardium
parietal pericardium

pericarditis

inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart

myocardium

cardiac muscle

right atrium

receives blood from inferior and superior vena cava and coronary sinus

right ventricle

receives blood from right atrium

left atrium

receives blood from pulmonary veins

left ventricle

receives blood from left atrium

mitral valve prolapse

stretching and bulging of valve during ventricular contraction

skeleton of heart

fibrous rings to which the heart valves are attached - provides firm
attachment of valves and muscle fibers

atrial systole/ventricular diastole

atria contract together
blood flows passively into ventricles
A-V valves open/semilunar valves close

atrial diastole/ventricular systole

ventricles contract together
A-V valves close
chordae tendinaea prevents valve cusps from bulging into atria

lubb

1st sound of heart
occurs during ventricular systole
A-V valves closing

dupp

2nd sound of heart
occurs during ventricular diastole
pulmonary and aortic semilunar valves closing

murmur

abnormal heart sound
caused by improper closure of valves

endocarditis

causes erosion of valve edges

synctium

group of cells that function as a unit
ex. atrial synctium & ventricular synctium

S-A node

pacemaker

electrocardiogram

recording of electrical charges in the myocardium
assesses heart ability to conduct impulses

p wave

atrial depolarization

QRS wave

ventricular depolarization

T wave

ventricular repolarization

ventricular fibrillation

rapid uncoordinated depolarization of ventricles

atrial flutter

rapid rate of atrial depolarization

medulla oblangata

controls cardiac conduction system and slows it down

factors that influence HR

exercise
body temp
ion concentration of potassium and calcium

cerebrum or hypothalamus

can alter HR when anxious or upset or when a person faints

arteries

carry blood away from ventricles of heart - thick walled

arterieoles

receive blood from arteries and carry blood to capillaries - thin walled

capillaries

sites of exchange of substances between blood and body cells - semipermeable

venules

receive blood from capillaries

veins

carry blood toward ventricle of heart
thinner wall than artery - some have flaplike valaes

precapillary sphincters

may close capillary
respond to cellular needs
low oxygen and nutrients- sphincter relaxes

metarterioles

branches from arterioles - blood bypasses capillaries

exchange in the capillaries

net outward at arteriolar end
net inward at venular end

venous blood flow

dependent on: skeletal muscle contraction
breathing
venoconstriction
valve

carotid artery

where you listen to pulse

blood pressure

force the blood exerts against the inner walls of the blood vessels

pulse

alternate expanding and recoiling of the arterial wall that can be felt

central venous pressure

pressure in right atrium
factors influence it and alter flow into right atrium

lymphatic system

network of vessels that assist in circulating fluids
closely associated with the cardiovascular system

lymphatic capillaries

microscopic
closed-ended tubes
in interstitial spaces most of the time
simple squamous epithelium

lymphatic vessels

walls are similar to veins but thinner
larger vessels lead to lymph nodes and then to larger lymphatic trunks

lymphatic trunks

drain lymph from the lymphatic vessels
named for the regions they serve

lymph

tissue fluid that has entered a lymphatic capillary

lymph formation

dependent on tissue fluid formation

right lymphatic duct

drains lymph from the upper right side of the body

thoracic duct

drains lymph from the rest of the body

lymph nodules

dividing lymphocytes and macrophages

tissue fluid

originates from plasma
contains water and dissolved substances
contains smaller proteins which create colloid osmotic pressure

lymph formation

increasing hydrostatic pressure within interstitial spaces forces
tissue fluid into lymphatic capillaries

lymph movement

action of skeletal muscles
respiratory movements

functions of lymph nodes

filter potentially harmful particles from lymph
immune surveillance

thymus

small in an adult
site of T lymphocyte production
secretes thymosins

spleen

largest lymphatic organ
sinuses filled with blood
contains WBCs and RBCs

pathogen

disease causing agent
bacteria, viruses

innate defenses (nonspecific)

general defenses
protects against many pathogens

adaptive defenses (specific)

immunity
carried out by lymphocytes

inflammation

redness, swelling, heat, pain, pus

species resistance

a species may resist an infection because it lacks enviroments needed
by pathogen

mechanical barriers

prevent entrance of infectious agents
first line of defense

chemical barriers

enzymes in body fluids
second line of defense

natural killer cells

small group of lymphocytes
defend against viruses & cancer cells
enhances inflammation

phagocytosis

neutrophils, monocytes
blood vessels, liver, spleen, bone marrow

fever

stimulates production of interleukin

T cells

attack antigen bearing cells
secrete cytokines
secrete toxins that kill cells
secrete growth inhibiting factors

B cells

differentiate into plasma cells
produce antibodies
humoral immune response

antigens

proteins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins
most effective are large and complex

adaptive defenses

ability to distinguish self from non-self

helper t cell

activates B cells to produce antibodies

cytotoxic T cell

recognizes cancerous antigens

memory T cell

respond at a later date to same antigen

antibody molecules

immunoglobins
4 chains of amino acids
forms Y shape

IgG

bacteria, viruses, toxins

IgA

bacteria, viruses

IgM

foods, bacteria

IgD

helps activate B cells

IgE

exocrine secretions, allergic reactions

antibody attack directly

combine with antigen - cause agglutination - then macrophage eats antigen

antibody activate compliment

IgG & IgM form antigen complex
triggers compliment protein production

antibody promote inflammation

IgE
stimulates mast cells to produce histamines

vaccine

may be bacteria, viruses that are killed or weakened, a chemically
altered toxin, or a glycoprotein to stimulate antigen response

primary immune response

B cells and T cells- activated with initial encounter
IgM & IgG releases - destroys antigen bearing agent

secondary immune response

memory cells proliferate w/ subsequent infection
long lasting immunity

type 1 allergic reaction

immediate reaction
occurs minutes after contact
hives, hay fever, asthma, eczema

allergic reactions

immune attacks against non harmful substances that can damage tissues

type 2

antibody-dependent cytotoxic reaction
takes 1-3 hours to develop
transfusion reaction

type 3

immune-complex reaction
takes 1-3 hours to develop
damage of body tissues

type 4

delayed reaction allergy
results from repeated exposure
takes about 48 hours to occur

autoimmunity

inability to distinguish self from non self
ex. rheumatoid arthritis & graves disease

AIDS

can remain dormant for 8-10 years
first reported 1981
initial tests can be negative for up to a year

spread of HIV

blood, semen, vaginal fluids

AZT

inhibit enzymes necessary for DNA production from RNA

hodgkin disease

malignant lymphoma

non-hodgkin lymphoma

absence of reed-sternberg cells

infectious mononucleosis

epstein barr virus
infects b lymphocytes

Rheumatic fever

Inflammatory disease caused by the immune response to a certain class
of streptococcal bacteria

Angina pectoris

When oxygen demands exceed supply

Mitral Valve Prolapse

1 or both cusps of mitral valve protrude into left atrium during
ventr. contractions

Hypertension

Persistent elevated arterial pressure

Myocardial Infarction

heart attack

Atherosclerosis

Fatty plaque (esp. cholesterol) obstructs coronary blood vessels

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Poor coronary blood flow reduces nutrients and oxygen to heart

Functions of Digestive System

ingestion mechanical digestion chemical digestion propulsion

Movements of the Tube

mixing movements peristalsis

submucosal plexus

controls secretions by GI tract

myenteric plexus

in muscle layer-controls GI motility

mouth

prepares food for chemical digestion

Palate

roof of oral cavity

Primary Teeth

20 DeciduousErupt 6mts to 4 yrs 8 incisors4
cuspids8 molars

Parotid glands

clear water, serous fluid rich in salivary amylase

Submandibular glands

primarily serous fluid some mucus

Sublingual glands

primarily mucus most viscous

Hiatal hernia

portion of stomach protrudes through weakened esophageal hiatus and
into thorax

pepsinogen

from chief cells inactive form of pepsin

pepsin

from pepsinogen in presence of HCl protein splitting enzyme

hydrochloric acid

from parietal cells needed to convert pepsinogen to pepsin

mucus

from goblet cells and mucous glands protective to stomach wall

Cephalic phase

triggered by smell, taste, sight, or thought of food
parasympathetic impulses trigger gastric juice secretion

Gastric phase

triggered by presence of food in stomach gastrin released
gastric juice secreted

Intestinal phase

triggered by movement of food into small intestine intestinal
cells release intestinal gastrin slow secretion of gastric juice

Gastric Absorption

some water certain salts certain lipid-soluble
drugs alcohol

enterogastric reflex

regulates the rate at which chyme leaves the stomach

Pancreatic duct

transports pancreatic juices to small intestine

hepatopancreatic ampulla

pancreatic & bile duct join

hepatopancreatic sphincter

Band of smooth muscle surrounds ampulla

Acute Pancreatitis

blockage of release of pancreatic juicesTrypsin builds
upDigests part of the pancreas

Cystic Fibrosis

Recessive Genetic disorderMucus buildup blocks pancreatic secretions

Falciform ligament

separates lobes & attaches liver to abdominal wall

Coronary ligament

attaches liver to diaphragm

Lobule

hepatic cells radiated from a central vein

Jaundice

yellowish skin, sclerae, and mucous membranes � bile pigments

Obstructive jaundice

blocked bile ducts � gallstones or tumors

Hepatocellular jaundice

liver disease � cirrhosis or hepatitis

Hemolytic jaundice

RBC�s destroyed too rapidly � improper blood transfusion or
infections s/a malaria

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver - viral

gallbladder

Stores bile between mealsConcentrates bile by reabsorbing
waterContracts to release bile into duodenum

Regulation of Bile Release

fatty chyme entering duodenum stimulate gallbladder to release bile

Three Parts of Small Intestine

DuodenumJejunumIleum

mesentery

folds of peritoneum that suspend s.i. in abdominal wall

Greater Omentum

double fold of peritoneal membrane

peptidase

breaks down peptides into amino acids

lipase

breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

absorption in the small intestine- electrolytes and water

through diffusion, osmosis, and active transport absorbed into blood

Absorption in the Small Intestine- fatty acids and glycerol

several steps absorbed into lymph and bloodlacteals

Celiac Disease

Inability to digest gluten � wheat, rye

Diverticulosis

Outward pouches form in small intestine

Movements of Large Intestine

slower and less frequent than those of small
intestineperistalsis � different. Happen only 1 to 2 times per day

Ulcerative colitis

inflammation of large intestineBloody diarrhea and cramps that
last for weeks

Crohn Disease

Diarrhea, cramps, but not bloody and cancer not common

Nutrient

chemical substance supplied by environment required for survival

Molecules

WaterOxygenCarbon dioxide

Vitamins

organic compounds

Vitamin A

retinol, carotenes; bone, teeth, epith dev

Vitamin D

gp of steroids; promote Ca & P absorption; bone, teeth dev

Vitamin E

antioxidant

Vitamin K

required for synthesis of prothrombin (blood clotting)

Vitamin B complex

essential for cell metabolism

Vitamin C

collagen

Respiration

exchanging gases b/t atmosphere & body cells

Goblet cells

produce mucus that traps foreign materials

Cilia

beat to remove mucus

Cells in Respiratory Tract

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Sinuses

Air-filled spaces in maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones

pharynx

passageway for food and air
posterior to oral cavity
aids in speech

Larynx

Passageway for airPrevents foreign objects from entering
tracheaHouses vocal cords

Thyroid cartilage

covers thyroid �Adams apple�

Cricoid cartilage

lowermost point of cartilage

Epiglottic cartilage

supports epiglottis allows air into trachea closes � when
swallowing food

Cuneiform & cornifulate cartilage

Regulate tensionMuscle attachments

True vocal cords

Vibrations create sound waves w/ aid of tongue and lips

Glottis

Opening b/t vocal cords during normal breathingCloses when food swallowed

Trachea

Windpipe�Anterior to esophagusSplits into rt. & lft bronchi

Tracheostomy

Performed to allow air to bypass an obstruction within the larynx

Bronchoscope

flexible optical instrument

Bronchoscopy

Examine trachea and bronchial tree

Alveoli

Simple squamous epitheliumClosely associated w/ dense network
of capillariesGas exchange

Boyle�s Law

Pressure and volume are related in an opposite or inverse way.

Surfactant

Polypeptide that aids in expansion of alveoliContinually secreted

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

premature infants Lungs too immature to produce sufficient surfactant

expiration

due to elastic recoil of the lung tissues and abdominal
organsPassive process � does not require muscle activity

inspiration

Atmospheric pressure forces air into the airways

Tidal volume

volume of air during 1 cycleResting tidal volume � about 500 mL

Respiratory Membrane

Type II cells � secrete surfactantType I cells � simple
squamous epithelium Dense network of capillaries