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THE HEART. LUNGS: Gas exchange. http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/human_heart.html. the external surface of the heart is covered with blood vessels – the coronary arteries and veins these provide food and oxygen for the muscle of the heart.
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THE HEART LUNGS: Gas exchange http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/human_heart.html
the external surface of the heart is covered with blood vessels – the coronary arteries and veins these provide food and oxygen for the muscle of the heart
there are 4 chambers inside the heart 2 atria (singular atrium)
RA LA there are 4 chambers inside the heart 2 atria (singular atrium)
RA LA there are 4 chambers inside the heart 2 atria (singular atrium) 2 ventricles
RA LA RV LV there are 4 chambers inside the heart 2 atria (singular atrium) 2 ventricles
RA LA valves RV LV there are also valves that ensure the blood flows in the correct direction
RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart
pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart 2 veins carrying blood to the heart
vena cava pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart 2 veins carrying blood to the heart
vena cava pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart 2 veins carrying blood to the heart 2 arteries carrying blood from the heart
vena cava aorta pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart 2 veins carrying blood to the heart 2 arteries carrying blood from the heart
vena cava pulmonary artery aorta pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV four blood vessels connect to the chambers of the heart 2 veins carrying blood to the heart 2 arteries carrying blood from the heart
RA LA RV LV if we just look at the left side of the heart as it beats..
pulmonary vein RA LA RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the left atrium via the pulmonary vein RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the left atrium via the pulmonary vein RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA the left atrium contracts forcing blood through the valve into the left ventricle RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA the left atrium contracts forcing blood through the valve into the left ventricle RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA the left atrium contracts forcing blood through the valve into the left ventricle RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA the left atrium contracts forcing blood through the valve into the left ventricle RV LV
pulmonary vein RA LA the left atrium contracts forcing blood through the valve into the left ventricle RV LV
aorta pulmonary vein RA LA the left ventricle contracts forcing blood out of the aorta to the body the valve stops the blood flowing back into the left atrium RV LV
aorta pulmonary vein RA LA the left ventricle contracts forcing blood out of the aorta to the body the valve stops the blood flowing back into the left atrium RV LV
aorta pulmonary vein RA LA the left ventricle contracts forcing blood out of the aorta to the body the valve stops the blood flowing back into the left atrium RV LV
aorta pulmonary vein RA LA the left ventricle contracts forcing blood out of the aorta to the body the valve stops the blood flowing back into the left atrium RV LV
aorta pulmonary vein RA LA the left ventricle contracts forcing blood out of the aorta to the body the valve stops the blood flowing back into the left atrium RV LV
RA LA RV LV
RA LA the left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it around the body RV LV
RA LA the right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs to be oxygenated RV LV
The heart is divided into right and left sides RIGHT SIDE of heart Receives and pumps DEOXYGENATED BLOOD LEFT SIDE of heart Receives and pumps OXYGENATED BLOOD 4 chambers ATRIA receive blood fromVEINS VENTRICLES pump blood away from heart in ARTERIES LORD
Blood Vessels • The blood circulates around the body more than a thousand times a day • Arteries • Arterioles • Capillaries • Venules • Veins
Blood Vessels: Arteries • Carry blood Away from the heart • Carry oxygenated blood – except for the pulmonary artery which is going to the lungs to be re-oxygenated • Have thick, elastic walls to withstand high blood pressure • The blood moves in pulses due to the pumping action of the heart
Arterioles • Smallest arteries • Made mostly of smooth muscle • This means the diameter can vary, so blood can be diverted to where it is most needed.
Blood Vessels: Veins • Carry blood back to the heart – gravity means this is not an easy job! • Carry deoxygenated blood • Have thin walls because the blood travels at low pressure • Muscles around the veins contract to help move the blood back towards the heart • Veins have one-way valves to stop blood flowing backwards
Artery vs. Vein Structure Larger Lumen (space in middle) – less resistance to blood flow Thick muscular & elastic wall – gradually reduces the harsh surge of blood to a steadier flow
Blood Vessels: Capillaries • Join arteries to veins • Very tiny blood vessels that reach all the cells of the body – thin permeable walls • Capillaries provide cells with “food”, oxygen & water and remove wastes like carbon dioxide