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Cardiovascular system, lymphatic system
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Physiology
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02/08/2013

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Term
simple diffusion
Definition
always happens in favor of the concentration gradient. Based on kinetic energy of molecules which causes their movement. Obviously will depend on their concentration. Happens through membrane openings or intermolecular spaces
Term
ficks law of diffusion
Definition
V=(C x A x AS x T)/R
Term
facilitated diffusion
Definition
in favor of concentration gradient. there's a maximum limit depending on the carriers and their ability to undergo conformational changes
Term
osmosis
Definition
movement of a solvent
Term
filtration
Definition
movement of solvent and solute due to hydrostatic pressure gradient; passive process, wont require ATP
Term
Active transport
Definition
carrier typically a lipoprotein that binds to the substance and transports it to the other side. enzymes that use energy break the complex and the lipid-insoluble sunstance cant go back following the concentration gradient. carrier goes back to pick another. ex Na+/K+ pump
Term
bulk transport
Definition
aka vesicular transport; endocytosis to incorporate substances into cell. phagocytosis- solids
pinocytosis- liquids
exocytosis- secrete or excrete substances from the cell
Term
osmotic pressure
Definition
the exact amt of pressure required to stop osmosis. Depends on the number of particles (concentration of the solution) NOT mass. measured in osmoles
Term
osmolarity
Definition
osmoles/ liter
Term
tonicity
Definition
the ability of a solution to change the shape or tone of cells by altering their internal water volume
Term
what does the membrane potential arise from
Definition
interactions of ion channels and ion pumps embedded in the membrane, which produces different concentrations of electrically charged ions on the intracellular and extracellular sides of the memb
Term
what are the functions of the membrane potential
Definition
-allows cell to function as a battery
- transmits signals to different parts of the cell
Term
resting potential
Definition
when the membrane of a cell can go for a long period of time without changing significantly ; membrane in the absence of excitation
Term
what are other possible membrane states
Definition
graded membrane potentials and action potentials
Term
what are action potentials
Definition
large all or nothing rises in membrane potential that usually follow a fixed time course
Term
what are excitable cells
Definition
neurons, muscle cells, secretory cells in glands
Term
nernst equation
Definition
the electrical difference that will balance a given concentration difference of univalent ions
emf (mvolts)= +- 61 (c/c)
Term
resting stage
Definition
before action potential begins; membrane is polarized during this stage because of the -90 mv negative membrane potential that is present
Term
depolarization stage
Definition
Na+ rushes in (more sodium inside)
Term
repolarization stage
Definition
sodium channels start closing and potassium channels open more than normal, K+ moves out, normal negative resting membrane potential reestablished
Term
epimysium
Definition
surround the entire muscle
Term
perimysium
Definition
surrounds a bundle of muscle cells
Term
endomysium
Definition
surrounds individual muscle cells
Term
what is the functional unit of muscle
Definition
sarcomere; between 2 z discs
Term
what is interdigitation triggered and controlled by
Definition
the entrance of Ca2+ into troponin on the actin filament
Term
what is visceral muscle composed of
Definition
smooth muscle
Term
describe smooth muscle fibers
Definition
small spindle shaped, centrally located nucleus
Term
describe skeletal muscle fibers
Definition
20 times as wide thousands of times as long
Term
describe the sarcoplasmic reticulum of smooth muscle
Definition
poorly developed, t tubules absent, no striations
Term
how does the proportion and organization of myofilaments differ in smooth and muscle tissue
Definition
1. ratio of thick to thin filaments is 1:16 vs 1:2 of skeletal muscle
2. tropomysin no toponin in sm muscle
3. no sarcomeres
4. no neuromuscular junctions; instead has varicosities
5. intermediate filaments and dense bodies instead of z disk
Term
what are the 2 smooth muscle sheets
Definition
longitudinal layer- long axis
circular layer- runs around the circumference
Term
what is peristalsis
Definition
cyclic contraction and relaxation of opposing layers of the organ
Term
what allows smooth muscles to transmit action potentials from cell to cell
Definition
gap junctions
Term
how does the mechanism of smooth muscle parallel that described for skeletal muscle
Definition
1. actin and myosin interact by the sliding filament mechanism
2. the final trigger for contraction is a rise in intracellular calcium ion level
3. sliding process is energized by ATP
Term
Where does ionic calcium bind in smooth and skeletal muscle
Definition
smooth: thick filaments
skeletal: thin filaments
Term
what are pace maker cells aka drummers
Definition
-can depolarize spontaneously; self excitatory
-rate and intesnity mediated by chemical and neural stimuli
Term
smooth muscle tone
Definition
tonic contraction of smooth muscles
Term
what do all somatic nerve endings release
Definition
acetylcholine; always excites skeletal muscle
Term
what happens when acetylcholine binds to ach receptors on smooth muscle cells in the bronchioles
Definition
smooth muscles contract strongly narrowing the bronchioles
Term
what happens when norepinephrine binds to norepinephrine receptors in the bronchioles
Definition
effect is inhibitory; smooth muslce relaxes dilating the air passageways
Term
what happens when norepinephrine bunds to cells in the blood vessels
Definition
the cells contract and constric
Term
what chemical factors can promote smooth muscle contraction or relaxation without an action potential
Definition
hormones, lack of oxygen, excess carbon dioxide, low pH
Term
what is the function of gastrin
Definition
stimulates contractile activity of stomach smooth muscle
Term
what is the stress-relaxation response
Definition
allows hollow organs to become filled or to expand slowly (within certain limits) too accommodate an increased internal volume withouit promoting expulsive contractions; allows storage of urine
Term
what are the functions of blood
Definition
transport- o2, co2, nutrients, hormones, metabolic wastes
regulation- body temp, pH, fluid volume
protection- prevents blood loss and infections
Term
what are the components of blood
Definition
plasma and formed elements
Term
what are the formed elements
Definition
erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes
Term
multilobed nucleus; inconspicous cytoplasmic granules; phagocytize bacteria
Definition
neutrophil
Term
bilobed nucleus; red cytoplasmic granules; kills paratites
Definition
eosinophil
Term
lobed nucleus; large blue granules, release histamine
Definition
basophil
Term
spherical or indented nucleus, pale blue cytoplasm; mounts immune response by direct cell attack
Definition
lymphocytes
Term
u or kidney shaped nucleus; develops into macrophages
Definition
monocyte
Term
seals small tears in blood vessels; instrumental in blood clotting
Definition
platelets
Term
normal hb values for adults
Definition
13-18 g/dl M
12-15 g/dl F
Term
what is oxyhemoglobin
Definition
oxygen bound to hemoglobin
Term
what is deoxyhemoglobin
Definition
oxygen detached from hb
Term
what is polycythemia
Definition
increase in the number of RBC
primary: vera
secondary: hypoxia of different origin
Term
what is anemia
Definition
-decrease in number of red blood cells or hemoglobin
can be hemorrhagic, aplastic, hemolytic

-pernicious, iron deficinency, folic acid def
Term
what are conditions of abnormal hemoglobin
Definition
thalassemias
sickle cell anemia
Term
what are granulocytes
Definition
neutrophils, eosinophils,basophils
Term
what are agranulocytes
Definition
lymphocytes (b and t)
monocytes
phagocytes
Term
what is leukopenia
Definition
decrease in wbc
-of toxic nature or bone marrow aplasia
-less than 1000, risk for infection, less than 500 life threatening
Term
what are causes of leukopenia
Definition
radiation, sle, anaaphylactic shock, chemotherapy
Term
what is leukocytosis
Definition
increase in WBC
Term
What are physiological causes of leukocytosis
Definition
infection, strenuous exercise, emotional changes, temp changes, drugs, anesthesia, surgery, pregnancy, toxins, hormones
Term
what are pathological causes of leukocytosis
Definition
malignancies and hematological disorder
Term
what are the types of leukemia
Definition
acute or chronic
myelocytic or lymphocytic
Term
what are thrombocytes
Definition
platelets; not real cells but fragments of the very large megakaryocytes
-essential for hemostasis by forming the temporary plug that seals the break and participates in the coagulation process
Term
what is thrombocytopenia
Definition
-platelet count below 100,000/mm3 of blood
-less 50,000 increased risk for hemorrhage with minor trauma
-b/n 10 and 15 000 spontaneous bleeding
less than 10,000 severe bleeding, can be fatal
Term
what is hematocrit
Definition
the fraction of the blood composed of rbs as determined by centrifu
Term
what are events in hemostasis
Definition
vascular spasm, formation of platelet plug, blood coagulation, growth of fibrous tissue into the blood clot
Term
constriction of a vessels wall caused by nervous reflexes, local humoral factors and local myogenic spasm resulting in decrease in blood loss
Definition
vascular spasm
Term
what is the limiting factor in causing blood coagulation
Definition
formation of pro-thrombin activator
Term
what is the plasma protein continually manufactured by the liver and vitamin k is required for its production
Definition
pro-thrombin
Term
tissue factor that activates extrinsic pathway
Definition
factor III
Term
How does extrinsic pathway begin?
Definition
trauma to the vascular structures and or surrounding tissues
Term
what are the 3 steps to the extrinsic pathway
Definition
1. release of tissue thromboplastin
2. activation of factor x to form activated factor x
3. effect of activated factor x to form prothrombin acivator
Term
how does the intrinsic pathway start
Definition
trauma to the blood itself or exposure to collagen in a traumatized vascular wall
Term
what are the steps in the intrinsic pathway
Definition
1. activation of factor XII and release of plateletphospholipids
2. activation of factor XI
3. Activation of factor IX by activated factor XI
4. Activation of factor X
5. Formation of prothrombin activator
Term
how is factor X activated
Definition
activated factor IX + factor VIII + platelets and factor 3
Term
what factor is missing in patients with classic hemophilia; aka anti-hemophilic factor
Definition
Factor VIII
Term
what is the missing clotting factor in thrombocytopenia
Definition
platelets
Term
what begins the extrinsic pathway
Definition
tissue thromboplastin
Term
what initiates the intrinsic pathway
Definition
contact of factor XII and platelets with collagen in the vascular wall
Term
what is serum
Definition
blood without fibrinogen and clotting factors
Term
what is the function of the lymphatic system
Definition
removes excess fluid, protein molecules, debris and other matter from the interstitial spaces
- its an accessory route by which fluid can flow from the interstitial spaces into blood carrying proteins and large particles away from the tissue spaces
Term
what does the interstitial lymphatics absorb
Definition
fat
Term
what tissues DONT have lymphatic channels
Definition
-brain and cns
-superficial portions of the skin
-deeper portions of the peripheral nerves
-bones
Term
where does lymph from the right side of the head, neck, thorax and right arm drain
Definition
right lymphatic duct
Term
what does the right lymphatic duct join
Definition
ventricular circulation at the junction of the right subclavian vein and right interior jugular vein
Term
where is the rest of lymph drained from
Definition
thoracic duct
Term
where does the thoracic duct empty
Definition
at the junction of the left subclavian vein and the left interior jugular vein
Term
what amount of fluid filtered from the artery capillaries is filtered by the lymph
Definition
2-3 L/day
Term
what is lymph formed from
Definition
from the interstitial fluid flowing into the lymphatics; has same composition as the interstitial fluid that formed it
Term
what are lymphatic tissues
Definition
tonsils, spleen, thymus gland
Term
what causes blood to go from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone
Definition
pressure gradient
Term
what is blood flow
Definition
the amount of blood flowing to a vessel, organ or the entire circulation in a given period of time
blood flow = diff in blood pressure/peripheral resistance
Term
how does polycythemia effect peripheral resistance
Definition
increases resistance
Term
how does anemia effect blood viscosity
Definition
decreases resistance
Term
what happens if blood vessel length increases
Definition
resistance increases
Term
what happens if blood vessel diameter increases
Definition
resistance decreases
Term
what is the main factor in determining peripheral resistance in arterioles
Definition
blood vessel diameter
Term
where is blood pressure highest
Definition
aorta artery
Term
where is blood pressure lowest
Definition
right atrium
Term
what is the formula for blood pressure
Definition
BP= CO x Peripheral resistance
Term
what is the formula for cardiac output
Definition
CO= SV x HR
Term
what is normal cardiac output
Definition
5.5 L/min
Term
What controls short term changes of arteriole pressure
Definition
nervous system
Term
what controls long term changes in arteriole pressure
Definition
kidneys
Term
list the 3 pressure regulatory mechanisms
Definition
fast acting (seconds to minutes)
intermediate acting (30 minutes to hours)
long term (days and weeks)
Term
where are baroreceptors located
Definition
wall of large systemic areteries; aorta and carotid arteries
Term
how do baroreceptors work
Definition
increase in blood pressure causes baroreceptors to stimulate the vagal center causing vasodilation of veins, decrease in heart rate and strength of contraction; therefore cardiac output and peripheral resistance decreases causing a decrease in blood pressure
Term
describe the cns ischemic model
Definition
decrease in flow to vasomotor center in the lower brain stem causes cerebral ischemia (increase in CO2). This acts on the sympathetic system causing vasoconstriction and increase in blood pressure
Term
what pressure regulating system acts on the sympathetic nervous system
Definition
cns ischemic mechanism
Term
chemoreceptor mechanism and cns ischemic mechanism are examples of what type of pressure regulating mechanisms
Definition
fast acting
Term
describe the chemoreceptor mechanism
Definition
decrease in oxygen and increases in carbon dioxide and hydrogen causes stimulation of the vasomoter center, sympathetic reponse causes vasoconstriction and increase in blood pressure
Term
where are chemoreceptors located
Definition
carotid and aortic artery
Term
describe the renin angiotensin mechanism
Definition
decrease in blood flow to kidneys, renin converts to angiotensin cuasing vasoconstriction and increased absorption of water and sodium in kidneys. increases aldosterone secretion and increase in blood pressure
Term
list the intermediate acting pressure regulating mechanisms
Definition
stress-relaxation
capillary fluid shift
Term
describe the stress relaxation response
Definition
increased blood pressure causes blood vessels to stretch causing dilation, causing a decrease in blood pressure
Term
describe the capillary fluid shift
Definition
blood pressure is low in capillaries causes fluid absorption by osmosis causing increase in intravascular volume increasing blood pressure
Term
what are the long term pressure regulatory mechanisms
Definition
renin angiotensin and renal body fluid mechanism
Term
describe the renal body fluid mechanism
Definition
increase in volume in extracellular fluid causes increase in blood pressure causing increase in kidney excretion of water and sodium and decrease in blood pressure
Term
what factors effect blood pressure
Definition
co, peripheral resistance, blood volume
Term
what is renin
Definition
enzyme stored and synthesized as pro-renin in the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys; secreted when bp falls and acts by increase in arterial pressure
Term
what effect does epinephrine and norepinephrine have on the beta 1 receptors of the heart
Definition
increase bp
Term
what effect does epinephrine have on the beta 2 receptors
Definition
decrease in BP
Term
What converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1
Definition
renin
Term
where is angiotenin 1 converted to angiotensis 2
Definition
lungs by the ACE
Term
angiotensin 2
Definition
VASOCONSTRICTING= INC PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE= ACTS ON CORTEX OF SUPRARENAL GLAN RELEASING ADH
Term
what are the needs of the tissues
Definition
-transport of hormones and enzymes
-o2 delivery
-glucose, AA, FA delivery
-co2 removal
- h+ removal
-maintenance of ion conc
Term
what organs have special requirements
Definition
skin and kidneys
Term
what organ gets the most blood flow
Definition
liver
Term
what happens to blood flow when tissue metabolism increases
Definition
blood flow increases
Term
what happens when oxygen availability to tissues decreases
Definition
blood flow increases
Term
What is the sequence of homeostasis from start to end in blood clotting?
Definition
vascular spasm...platelet plug formation...coagulation
Term
Which of the following is true regarding the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
The extrinsic pathway does not involve calcium ions.
...The extrinsic pathway is triggered by tissue factor.
...The extrinsic pathway is slower than the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting.
The extrinsic pathway is independent of procoagulants.
Definition
The extrinsic pathway is triggered by tissue factor
Term
what is an embolous
Definition
free floating blood clot
Term
overproduction of white blood cells
Definition
leukemia
Term
what is the cardiac cycle divided into
Definition
systole and diastole
Term
what is the definition of the cardiac cycle
Definition
cardiac events that happen at the beginning of 1 cycle to the beginning of the next
Term
what initiates the action potential
Definition
spontaneous generation of action potential in the SA node
Term
what is the sequence the action potential follows in the heart
Definition
sa node, atria, av node, bundle of his, bundle branches, purkinje fibers, cardiac fibers
Term
what is the conductive system composed of
Definition
specialized muscle tissue which functions in impulse generation and transmission
Term
what are the 4 characteristics of muscle cardiac fibers
Definition
transmissibility, excitability, automaticity, contractility
Term
what is the physiological pace maker
Definition
sa node 60-100 bpm
Term
what determined the opening and closing of valves
Definition
pressure gradient
Term
1st heart sound
Definition
closure of av valve
semilunar valves open
Term
second heart sound
Definition
closure of semilunar valve
av valve open
Term
Erythropoietin is made primarily by the
Definition
kidney
Term
A patient who lacks intrinsic factor would likely develop
Definition
pernicious anemia
Term
Overproduction of white blood cells is called
Definition
leukocytosis
Term
sequence of hemostasis from start to end?
Definition
vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, coagulation
Term
heparin
Definition
inhibits coagulation
Term
thrombin
Definition
converts fibrinogen to fibrin
Term
prothrombin activator
Definition
generates thrombin
Term
plasmin
Definition
fibrin digesting enzyme
Term
platelet derived growth factor
Definition
stimulate blood vessel healing
Term
how can Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) develop
Definition
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) can develop when an Rh- mother carries an Rh+ fetus. HDN is unlikely to develop in an Rh- female's first pregnancy with an Rh+ baby. However, HDN can develop in a subsequent pregnancy with an Rh+ baby.
Term
would have type A and B agglutinogens
Definition
person with type AB blood
Term
would make antibodies to the A and B agglutinogens
Definition
person with type O blood
Term
would make antibodies to the B agglutinogen but not the A agglutinogen
Definition
person with type A blood
Term
would make antibodies to the A agglutinogen but not the B agglutinogen
Definition
person with type B blood
Term
when does right av valve open
Definition
during ventricular diastole
Term
what sound do you hear at the 5th intercostal space in line with the mid clavicle
Definition
mitral valve
Term
what sound do you hear at the 2nd intercostal space, left margin
Definition
pulmonary semi lunar valve
Term
what sound do you hear at the 2nd intercostal space at right sternal margin
Definition
aortic semilunar
Term
what sound do you hear at the 5th intercostal space right sternal margin
Definition
tricuspid valve
Term
what tissue covers the leaflets
Definition
endothelial
Term
when does right av valve open
Definition
during ventricular diastole
Term
what sound do you hear at the 5th intercostal space in line with the mid clavicle
Definition
mitral valve
Term
what sound do you hear at the 2nd intercostal space, left margin
Definition
pulmonary semi lunar valve
Term
what sound do you hear at the 2nd intercostal space at right sternal margin
Definition
aortic semilunar
Term
what sound do you hear at the 5th intercostal space right sternal margin
Definition
tricuspid valve
Term
what tissue covers the leaflets
Definition
endothelial
Term
starling law
Definition
any change in venous return has direct effect on the stroke volume and cardiac output
Term
inc venous return, inc strength of contractoin, increase stroke vulume, increase, inc cardiac output
Definition
Term
homeometric regulation
Definition
doesnt depend on degree of stretch,
Term
av valves seperate
Definition
atria from ventricles
Term
4 comonents of the cardiac cycle
Definition
1. contraction phase
2. ejection phase
3. relaxation phase
4. filling phase
Term
p wave
Definition
atrial depolarization
Term
qrs complex
Definition
ventricular contraction
Term
5 phases of ventricular diastole
Definition
prodiastole
isometric relaxation
rapid inflow
diastasis
atrial systole
Term
isometric relaxation
Definition
vent closed muscle relaxing but not lengthening
Term
rapid inflow
Definition
rapid filling immed after opening av valves
Term
diastasis
Definition
no blood flowing from atria
Term
atrial systole
Definition
atrial contraction increases ventricle filling
Term
3 phases of ventricular systole (av closed)
Definition
isometric contraction
rapid ejection
reduced ejection
Term
isometric contraction
Definition
just after beginning of vent syst but before opening of semilunar valves
Term
semilunar valve
Definition
ventricles from arteries
Term
rapid ejection
Definition
semilunar valve open and blood bushed into the great artery
Term
reduced ejection
Definition
ventricle contracted but little blood poured out
Term
chemoreceptors
Definition
respond to changes in oxygen and co2 concentration; aortic and carotid body
Term
cardiac index
Definition
adjust cardiac output to individuals body size. norm 2.5-4.2
Term
what plays the biggest role in determining rate of blood flow
Definition
diameter of the vessel
Term
rate of blood flow
Definition
Term
acute regulation
Definition
fast; adjust blood flow 75% of tissue requirement
Term
long term regulation
Definition
slow and exact
Term
2 long term mechanisms
Definition
angiogenesis, collateral circ
Term
angiogenic factors
Definition
ischemic tissue
tissue growing rapidly
tissue with high metabolic rate
Term
after initial collateral opening, how much of oxygen demand is met
Definition
25%
Term
within a day of collateral circ, how much of oxygen demand is met
Definition
50%
Term
after a few days with collateral circ how much of oxygen demand is met
Definition
100%
Term
humoral regulation
Definition
caused by substances produced in the glands and transported to the whole body by blood or formed locally in tissue area producting only local ciculatory effects
Term
what are vasoconstrictor agents
Definition
norepinephrine
epinephrine
angiotensin
vasopressin
endothelin
Term
vasodilator agents
Definition
bradykin, serotonin, histamine, prostaglandin
Term
serotonin
Definition
vasodilator or vasoconstrictor
Term
what is the most vasoactive substance in the brain
Definition
co2l causes vasodilation
Term
increase in calcium causes
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term

t/f 

[image] In the ventricles, the action potential travels along the interventricular septum to the apex of the heart, where it then spreads superiorly along the ventricle walls.
Definition
true
Term

t/f

Action potentials are carried by the Purkinje fibers from the bundle branches to the ventricular walls.

Definition
true
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