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ELAINE N MARIEB
EIGHTH EDITION
11
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PowerPointreg Lecture Slide Presentation by Jerry L Cook Sam Houston University
ESSENTIALS
OF HUMAN
ANATOMY
amp PHYSIOLOGY
PART B
The Cardiovascular
System
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The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Stroke volume usually remains relatively
constant
Starlingrsquos law of the heart ndash the more that
the cardiac muscle is stretched the
stronger the contraction
Changing heart rate is the most common way
to change cardiac output
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Increased heart rate
Sympathetic nervous system
Crisis
Low blood pressure
Hormones
Epinephrine
Thyroxine
Exercise
Decreased blood volume
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Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Decreased heart rate
Parasympathetic nervous system
High blood pressure or blood volume
Dereased venous return
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Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
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Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
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Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
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Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
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Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
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Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
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Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
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Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
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Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
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Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
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Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
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Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Stroke volume usually remains relatively
constant
Starlingrsquos law of the heart ndash the more that
the cardiac muscle is stretched the
stronger the contraction
Changing heart rate is the most common way
to change cardiac output
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The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Increased heart rate
Sympathetic nervous system
Crisis
Low blood pressure
Hormones
Epinephrine
Thyroxine
Exercise
Decreased blood volume
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Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Decreased heart rate
Parasympathetic nervous system
High blood pressure or blood volume
Dereased venous return
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Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
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Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
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Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
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Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
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Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Increased heart rate
Sympathetic nervous system
Crisis
Low blood pressure
Hormones
Epinephrine
Thyroxine
Exercise
Decreased blood volume
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Decreased heart rate
Parasympathetic nervous system
High blood pressure or blood volume
Dereased venous return
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Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Decreased heart rate
Parasympathetic nervous system
High blood pressure or blood volume
Dereased venous return
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Heart Regulation of Heart Rate
Decreased heart rate
Parasympathetic nervous system
High blood pressure or blood volume
Dereased venous return
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
The Vascular System
Figure 118b
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
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Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
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Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Blood Vessels The Vascular System
Taking blood to the tissues and back
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Figure 118a
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
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Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
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Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
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Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
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Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
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Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
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Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
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Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
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Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
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Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
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Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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The Vascular System
Figure 118b
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
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Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
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Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
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Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
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Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
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Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
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Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
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Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
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Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Blood Vessels Anatomy
Three layers (tunics)
Tunic intima
Endothelium
Tunic media
Smooth muscle
Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
Tunic externa
Mostly fibrous connective tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Differences Between Blood Vessel Types
Walls of arteries are the thickest
Lumens of veins are larger
Skeletal muscle ldquomilksrdquo blood in veins
toward the heart
Walls of capillaries are only one cell layer
thick to allow for exchanges between blood
and tissue
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Movement of Blood Through Vessels
Most arterial blood is
pumped by the heart
Veins use the milking
action of muscles to
help move blood
Figure 119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
Capillary beds consist
of two types of
vessels
Vascular shunt ndash
directly connects
an arteriole to a
venule
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
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Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
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Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Capillary Beds
True capillaries ndash
exchange vessels
Oxygen and
nutrients cross to
cells
Carbon dioxide
and metabolic
waste products
cross into blood
Figure 1110
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
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Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Diffusion at Capillary Beds
Figure 1120
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Major Arteries of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1111
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Major Veins of Systemic Circulation
Figure 1112
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Arterial Supply of the Brain
Figure 1113
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
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Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Hepatic Portal Circulation
Figure 1114
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Circulation to the Fetus
Figure 1115
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Pulse
Pulse ndash pressure
wave of blood
Monitored at
ldquopressure pointsrdquo
where pulse is
easily palpated
Figure 1116
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
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Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
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Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
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Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Blood Pressure
Measurements by health professionals are
made on the pressure in large arteries
Systolic ndash pressure at the peak of
ventricular contraction
Diastolic ndash pressure when ventricles relax
Pressure in blood vessels decreases as the
distance away from the heart increases
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Measuring Arterial Blood Pressure
Figure 1118
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Figure 1117
Comparison of Blood Pressures in
Different Vessels
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Neural factors
Autonomic nervous system adjustments
(sympathetic division)
Renal factors
Regulation by altering blood volume
Renin ndash hormonal control
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Blood Pressure Effects of Factors
Temperature
Heat has a vasodilation effect
Cold has a vasoconstricting effect
Chemicals
Various substances can cause increases or
decreases
Diet
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Factors Determining Blood Pressure
Figure 1119
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Variations in Blood Pressure Human normal range is variable
Normal
140ndash110 mm Hg systolic
80ndash75 mm Hg diastolic
Hypotension
Low systolic (below 110 mm HG)
Often associated with illness
Hypertension
High systolic (above 140 mm HG)
Can be dangerous if it is chronic
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange
Substances exchanged due to concentration
gradients
Oxygen and nutrients leave the blood
Carbon dioxide and other wastes leave the
cells
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
Direct diffusion across plasma membranes
Endocytosis or exocytosis
Some capillaries have gaps (intercellular
clefts)
Plasma membrane not joined by tight
junctions
Fenestrations of some capillaries
Fenestrations = pores
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Developmental Aspects of the
Cardiovascular System
A simple ldquotube heartrdquo develops in the embryo
and pumps by the fourth week
The heart becomes a four-chambered organ
by the end of seven weeks
Few structural changes occur after the
seventh week
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Atherosclerosis
Narrowing of arteries
from the inside out
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Myocardial Infarction
ldquoHeart Attackrdquo heart muscle cell death due
to lack of blood
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Angina Pectoris
Crushing chest pain caused by Oxygen
deprivation to the myocardium This can be
relieved by Nitroglycerin
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
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Ischemia
Lack of adequate blood supply to heart
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Thrombophlebitis
Condition where inflammation of varicose
veins can result in a clot
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)
Copyright copy 2006 Pearson Education Inc publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bradychardia vs Tachycardia
Bradychardia Low heart rate (Less than 60bpm)
Tachycardia High heart rate (Greater than
100bpm)
(Hint when remembering these twohellipthink of when
things are done tacky they are usually done sloppy
and fast)