Physiology Unit 1 Test Review - The Heart

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the anatomy, circuits, blood pressure, and common treatments or conditions related to the heart based on Physiology Unit 1 notes.

Atriums

Chambers of the heart mentioned alongside ventricles.

Ventricles

Chambers of the heart mentioned alongside atriums.

Tricuspid, Bicuspid, Pulmonary, and Aortic

The four valves of the heart.

Pulmonary Vein

A blood vessel associated with the heart.

Pulmonary Artery

A blood vessel associated with the heart.

Superior/Inferior Vena Cava

The major vessels that return blood to the heart.

Aorta

The major vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.

Systolic

A measurement of high blood pressure.

Diastolic

A measurement of low blood pressure.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by high blood pressure.

Myocardial Infarction

The medical term for a heart attack.

Stroke

A condition related to heart disease that affects the brain.

Pulmonary Circuit

The pathway of blood from the heart to lungs to heart.

Systemic Circuit

The pathway of blood from the heart to body to heart.

Veins, Arteries, Capillaries

The three main types of blood vessels.

Angioplasty, Stents, and Coronary Bi-pass Surgery

Treatments used for heart disease.

Sinoatrial Node (SA)

The node responsible for regulating heart rate.

Carbon Dioxide Levels

A factor that influences heart rate, represented as $CO_2$ levels.

Oxygenation

The process of adding oxygen to the blood, particularly in the lungs.

Coronary Arteries

The blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle.

Arrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, often measured in bpm (beats per minute).

Echocardiogram

An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart.