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  • Julia Joie Capuyan posted an update in the group Group logo of MT30-Histology Art ABMT30-Histology Art AB 4 years, 1 month ago

    The circulatory system is made up of blood vessels that carry blood away from and towards the heart. Please see comments for more information

    • 1. Four chambers of the heart
      Description:
      RIGHT ATRIUM
      ▪ Forms the right border of the heart and receives blood from three veins:
      ➢ the superior vena cava
      ➢ inferior vena cava
      ➢ coronary sinus
      ▪ Is about 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 in.) in average thickness
      ▪ It is also called the right atrioventricular valve.
      LEFT ATRIUM
      ▪ Is about the same thickness as the right atrium and forms most of the base
      of the heart. It is also called the left atrioventricular valve.
      RIGHT VENTRICLE
      ▪ Is about 4–5 mm (0.16–0.2 in.) in average thickness and forms most of the anterior
      surface of the heart
      LEFT VENTRICLE
      ▪ Is the thickest chamber of the heart, averaging 10–15 mm (0.4–0.6 in.) and forms the
      apex of the heart

      Function:
      RIGHT ATRIUM
      ▪ The right atrium receives blood low in oxygen from the body and then empties the blood into the right ventricle.
      LEFT ATRIUM
      ▪ The left atrium receives blood full of oxygen from the lungs and then empties the blood into the left ventricle.
      RIGHT VENTRICLE
      ▪ The right ventricle passes the blood on to the pulmonary artery, which sends it to the lungs to pick up oxygen.
      LEFT VENTRICLE
      ▪ The left ventricle connects nearly all organ systems through its function to pump oxygenated blood to the body.

        • 2. Structure of three layers of the heart
          Description:
          EPICARDIUM- outermost layer of the heart; the visceral layer of serious pericardium; comprised of mesothelial cells and fat and connective tissues.
          MYOCARDIUM- muscle layer/ cardiac muscle tissue that forms the heart; comprised of cardiomyocytes
          ENDOCARDIUM-thin layer of endothelium overlying a thin layer of connective tissue’ innermost layer of heart

          Function:
          EPICARDIUM- protects the heart; produces factor that help the cardiac cells properly develop; ensures proper response to the cardiac cell injury
          MYOCARDIUM- responsible for keeping the heart pumping blood around the body
          ENDOCARDIUM- keeps the blood flowing through the heart separate from the myocardium; lines the valves, which opens and close to regulate blood flow through the chambers of heart

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