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Pathophysiology Chapter 4
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I. CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
A. Circulatory Systems
Pulmonary Circulation
Exchanges CO₂ for O₂ in the lungs.
, Low-pressure system.
Systemic Circulation
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells.
Removes metabolic waste through kidneys, liver, skin.
B. The Heart
Cardiac Cycle
Systole: ventricular contraction.
Diastole: ventricular relaxation and filling.
Arteries and veins have three layers: Intima,
Media, Adventitia.
Veins have valves; arteries handle higher pressure.
Pathophysiology Chapter 4
Study Guide
NSG-530-IKB - Advanced Pathophy…
Course Home Content Discussions Assignments Grades Panopto More Tools HonorLoc
Table of Contents Module 4: Cardiovascular System (Ch 4) Textbook PPTs for Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Ch 4 Study Guide
Ch 4 Study Guide
I. CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
A. Circulatory Systems
Pulmonary Circulation
Exchanges CO₂ for O₂ in the lungs.
, Low-pressure system.
Systemic Circulation
Delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells.
Removes metabolic waste through kidneys, liver, skin.
B. The Heart
Cardiac Cycle
Systole: ventricular contraction.
Diastole: ventricular relaxation and filling.
Arteries and veins have three layers: Intima,
Media, Adventitia.
Veins have valves; arteries handle higher pressure.