PAPER

CARDIOVASKULER SYSTEM

BY GROUP OF EIGHT:
Rismala
Rosyana
Rizki Amelia

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

PEKANBARU MEDICAL CENTER
2018
 PREFACE
Thank to Almighty God who has given His bless to the writer for finishing the English
paper assignment entitled “CARDIOVASKULER SYSTEM”.

The author also wishes to thank the lecturer who has guided in completing this paper
"Mr. Jimmi Zakaria, S. pd, M.pd" This paper contains the notions, definition, structure and
function of cardiovaskuler system

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 CARDIOVASKULER SYSTEM

A. Definition

The cardiovascular system is the transport system of the body by which food, oxygen,
water and all other essentials are carried to the tissue cells and their waste products are
carried away. It consists of three parts:
1. The blood
Blood is classified as a connective tissue, since nearly half of it is made up of cells.
However, it differ from other connective tissues in that its cells are not fixed in position,
instead they move freely in the liquid portion of the blood, the plasma.
Function of the blood :
a. Transportation
 Oxygen- from inhaled air diffuses into the blood through the thin lung
membranes and is carried to all the tissue of the body. Carbon dioxide, a waste
product of cell metabolism, is carried from the tissues to the lungs, where it is
breathed out.
 The blood transports foods and other needed substances such as minerals and
vitamins, to the cells. These materials may inter the blood from the digestive
system or may be released into the blood from body stores.
 The blood transports waste products from the cells to the sites from which they
are released. The kidney removes excess water, minerals, and urea from
protein metabolism and maintains the acid-base balance of the blood. The liver
removes bile pigments and drugs.
 The blood carries hormones from their sites of origin to the organs they affect.
b. Regulation
 Buffers in the blood help keep the PH of body fluids at about 7.4
 The blood serves to regulate the amount of fluid in the tissues by means of
substances (mainly proteins) that maintain the proper osmotic pressure
 The blood transports heat that is generated in the muscles to other parts of the
body thus aiding in the regulation of body temperature by the blood, thus
aiding in the regulation of body temperature.
 c. Protection
 The blood carries the cells that are among the body’s defenders against
pathogens. It also contains substances (antibodies) that are concer ned with
immunity to disease.
 The blood contains factors that protect against blood loss.
Compotition Of Blood :
a. Erythrocytes, from erythro, meaning “red,” are the red blood cells, which
transport oxygen.
b. Leukocytes, from leuko, meaning “white,” are the several types of white blood
cells, which protect against infection.
c. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are cell fragments that participate in blood
clotting.
2. The heart
The heart is a muscular pump that drives the blood through the blood vessels. Slightly
bigger than a fist, this organ is located between the lungs in the center and a bit to the
left on the midline of the body. The importance of the heart has been recognized for
centuries. The fact that its rate of beating is affected by the emotions may be responsible
for the very frequent references to the heart in song and poetry. However, the vital
functions of the heart and its disorders are of more practical importance to us.
 a. Structure of heart :

b. Heart rates
 Bradycardia is a relatively slow heart rate of less than 60 beats/minute. During
rest and sleep, the heart may beat less than 60 beats/minute but usually does not
fall below 50 beats/minute.
 Tachycardia refers to a heart rate over 100 beats/minute.
 Sinus arrhythmiaxis a regular variation in heart rate due to changes in the rate
and depth of breathing. It is normal phenomenon.
 Premature beats, also called extrasystoles are beats that come in before the the
expected normal beats. They may occur in normal persons initiated by caffeine,
nicotine, or psycologic stresses. They are also common in persons with heart
disease.
3. Blood Vessels
Functional classification
The blood vessels, together with the four chambers of the heart, from a closed system
for the flow of blood; only if there s an injury to some part of the wall of this system
does any blood escape. On the basis of function, blood vessels may be classified into
three groups:
 Arteries carry blood from the ventricles (pumping chambers) of the heart out to
the capillaries in organs and tissue. The smallest arteries are called arterioles
  Veins drain capillaries in the tissues and organs and return the blood to the
heart. The smallest veins are the venules
 Capillaries allow for exchanges between the blood and body cells, or between
the blood and air in the lung tissues. The capillaries connect the arterioles and
venules

4. Blood Pressure
Since the pressure inside the blood vessels varies with the condition of the heart,
the blood, and the vessels, as well as with other factors, the measurement and careful
interpretation of blood pressure may prove a valuable guide in the care and
evaluation of a person’s health. Because blood pressure decreases as the blood
flows from arteries into capillaries and finally into veins, measurements ordinarily
are mde of arterial pressure only. The instrument used is called a
sphygmomanometer, and two variables are measured:
 Systolic pressure, which occurs during heart muscle contraction, averages
around 120 and is expressed in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg).
 Diastolic pressure, which occurs during relaxation of the heart muscle,
averages around 80 mm Hg.
 CLOSE
CONCLUSION
The cardiovascular system consists of blood, heart and blood vessels. The heart in the
mediastium ribs is in the chest cavity, 2/3 of it is located on the left side, 1/3 is in the right side
and the middle circle is the body. Visual projection of the heart on the anterior surface is below
the sternum and ribs. The heart is a hollow muscular organ that looks like a pyramid and is
located inside the pericardium in the mediastinum. The heart has three surfaces namely
sternocostalis, diaphragmatica, and cordis. The heart is divided vertically into four chambers:
the dextrum atrium, the sinistrum atrium, the dexter ventricle, and the sinister ventricle. B.
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