Circulation Topics

Chapter 8
1. The functions of the circulatory system & the different types of
circulatory systems
2. Structure and function of the heart
a. Anatomy of the heart
b. Electrical activity of the heart
c. Cardiac cycle
3. Blood vessels & the lymphatic system
a. Types of blood vessels, their structure & contents
b. The structure and function of the lymphatic system
4. Blood pressure & control of blood pressure & blood flow
a. Describe how pressure varies within the circulatory
system
b. Describe how blood flow is controlled to meet the demands
of the organism
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Learning outcomes/goals

1. Know the path of blood through the circulatory system,

including the names of major blood vessels
2. Understand the structure and function of the various
vessels in the circulatory system (artery, vein,
capillary)
3. Understand the differences in pressure, velocity &
area of the different types of vessels
4. Describe what a heart attack & stroke is and the
causes of these
5. Understand the lymphatic system and its role in fluid
balance
Path of blood in the human cardiovascular system
Lungs
Pulmonary veins
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Aorta
Arteries
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
Veins
Vena cava
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Pulmonary arteries
Lungs