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. Understand the structure of the heart and the function

of the heart in the circulatory system
2. Describe how blood flows through the heart
a. Understand the role of heart valves & how they
work
3. Understand what the cardiac cycle is & the sequence
of events in this cycle
4. Describe how the heart beats, noting origin & path of
the heart’s electrical activity