AltA 8.06 Cardiovascular system Reading check - Kathy De Barra | Library

Instructions

View the class recording here if you want help reviewing all of the concepts from this lesson, we addressed every question from the assignment during the recorded session. I will update with this year's recording link once we cover the topic in class. 
Here is the recording link from class on 11/7/23

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
1.Describe the structure and function of the heart and circulatory pathways
2.Compare and contrast systemic and pulmonary circulation
3.Summarize the path for electrical conduction in the heart
4.Discuss common diseases and disorders that affect the cardiovascular system



Feel free to open the class slides if you would like help answering the questions below. 

1

The heart lies in the mediastinum along with major organs of:

1

The apex of the heart is

1

Athletes' hearts are heavier than average because:

1

The purpose of the valves in your heart is to:

1

Which cavity in the heart receives deoxygenated blood?

1

Saying something is "pulmonary" means it is related to your:

5

Put the follow in order to show the pattern of blood flow from the body to the lungs. Be sure to start with BODY and end with LUNGS

body
right ventricle
right atrium
pulmonary artery
vena cava
lungs

1

Ultimately, veins and arteries are defined most by:

1

Match the labels with name of the heart chamber on the diagram.
 

The specific route for circulation that passes through the liver is:

1

Which of the following is characteristic of a patient with atherosclerosis?

1

The human heart has _______ valves.

1

Blood pressure is higher in veins than in arteries.

Watch the first 14 minutes of the video linked below. Use the information to answer the question below the video. 

2

How does the surgeon describe the connection between video game skills and a career in cardiac surgery? How is modern cardiac surgery unlike older cardiac surgery techniques?