Understanding the Circulatory System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Disorders
The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen and nutrients to body cells while removing carbon dioxide and metabolic waste. The heart, a muscular organ, pumps blood and is composed of three tissue layers: endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium. This system also includes arteries, capillaries, and veins. Common diseases affecting the circulatory system include anemia, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction. Understanding its function is vital for health.
Understanding the Circulatory System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Disorders
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Chapter 7 Anatomy and Physiology 7:8 Circulatory System
7:8 Circulatory System • Also known as the cardiovascular system • Consists of heart, blood vessels, blood • Transports oxygen and nutrients to all body cells • Transports carbon dioxide and metabolic materials away from the body cells
Heart • Muscular, hollow organ functions as pump • Weight is less than one pound • Location • Three layers of tissue • Endocardium • Myocardium • Pericardium (continues)
Heart (continued) • Septum • Heart chambers • Valves • Tricuspid • Pulmonary • Mitral • Aortic (continues)
Heart (continued) • Cardiac cycle • Conductive pathways • Arrhythmias
Blood Vessels • Blood is carried throughout the body in blood vessels • Arteries • Capillaries • Veins
Blood • Average adult: 4–6 quarts • Transports many substances • Plasma • Blood cells • Erythrocytes or red blood cells • Leukocytes or white blood cells • Thrombocytes
Diseases and Abnormal Conditions • Anemia • Aneurysm • Arteriosclerosis • Atherosclerosis • Congestive heart failure (CHF) • Embolus (continues)
Diseases and Abnormal Conditions(continued) • Hemophilia • Hypertension • Leukemia • Myocardial infarction—heart attack • Phlebitis • Varicose veins