Download Anatomy: The Cardiovascular System Part (Chapter 6)

Anatomy:
The Cardiovascular System Part
(Chapter 6)
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/prac
tice/resources/cardiology/function/conduct
ion.php
Questions:
 Do all arteries carry oxygenated blood?
 How do valves help in blood circulation?
http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/circulat
orysystem/heart/menu/menu.html
 Why is the left side of the heart so much thicker
than the right side of the heart?
 Where does the heart get its oxygen from?
http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/anat
omy/cardiovascular-system-heart/16
 Does a large heart equal a healthy heart?
Learning Targets:
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Enter 1, 2, 3 or 4
I can describe the functions of the
cardiovascular system and also explain how the
cardiovascular system contributes to
homeostasis.
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I can compare and contrast the systemic
circulation vs. pulmonary circulation.
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I can describe and identify the structure
and functions of each part of the heart.
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I can compare and contrast fetal
circulation to that of an infant/teenager/adult.
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I can accurately take a blood pressure,
describe what each number in a BP means and
determine if it is too high or too low.
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I can relate various medical disorders to
the problems associated with the anatomy and/or
physiology of the heart.
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I can describe how a good diet and
exercise can contribute to cardiovascular health.
SELF CHECK I can list the structures in order
that a red blood cell would encounter on its
journey from the right ventricle back to the
R. ventricle of the heart..
Key Vocabulary
Ventricle Artery Vein Atrium Bicuspid
Tricuspid Papillary Muscles Capillary
Systemic Pulmonary Systolic Diastolic
Pericardium Endocardium Myocardium
Pericardium Semilunar Chordae tendineae
Cardiac output Coronary arteries and veins
Septum