Blood Flow Through the Body
Post-Secondary•45 minutes•Standard 7: Cardiovascular System
Modeling and Analysis: Students are expected to use models to determine the relationship between the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system. This includes understanding components of blood, blood circulation through the heart and body systems, ABO blood groups, heart anatomy, and types of blood vessels.
Pathology and Treatment: Engage in evidence-based discussions regarding prevention and treatment options for cardiovascular pathologies such as myocardial infarction, mitral valve prolapse, varicose veins, arteriosclerosis, anemia, and high blood pressure.
Experimental Design: Design and conduct experiments to test various conditions affecting the heart, including heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram (ECG) output.
Learning Objective
I can trace the pathway of blood as it circulates through the heart and body, identifying major blood vessels and heart chambers.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the general function of the heart as it was presented in the video.
2. Trace the path of blood as it enters the heart from the body, naming the first chamber it enters and the major blood vessel(s) through which it arrives.
3. What is the role of valves within the heart, and why are they important for proper blood circulation?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Flow through the heart | Circulatory system physiology | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy
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