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Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Learn more about the structure and function of the heart with this cardiovascular anatomy and physiology course.
Description
This course begins with an Introduction to the Cardiovascular System. You will learn why there is a need for a circulatory system in the human body and study the substances carried to and from cells in the body which include oxygen, nutrients, waste products and hormones. You will look into some circulatory systems and describe their components as well as examine the structure and functions of the human cardiovascular system.
You will then study the structure and function of the blood. You will study the components and functions of blood as well as the steps involved in response to haemorrhage. You will look into the difference between whole blood and plasma transfusions, and learn why blood donors and recipients must be matched. This course will also discuss the role played by blood in temperature control. You will also learn why blood is considered the vehicle of the cardiovascular system.
The human cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood supply which act as one system to supply vital oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to tissues and remove carbon dioxide and metabolic waste products. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of its central role in stabilizing body temperature and pH levels, as well as in maintaining homeostasis. Check out this course and learn more about the structure and functions of the blood, blood vessels, and the heart today!
Modules
Module 3: The Blood Vessels
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The Blood Vessels - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Blood Vessels
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Blood Supply
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Location of Blood Vessels
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Capillaries
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The Blood Vessels - Summary
Module 2: The Blood
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The Blood - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Blood
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Blood for Transport
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Blood and Energy Mobilisation
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Responses to Hemorrhage
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Blood Transfusion and Blood Matching
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Temperature Control by Means of the Blood
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The Blood - Summary
Module 4: The Heart
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The Heart - Learning Outcomes
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The Chambers of the Heart
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The Structure of Heart Walls
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Cardiac Valves
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NAVL of the Heart
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The Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart
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The Pericardium
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Blood Flow
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The Heart Summary
Module 1: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
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Introduction to the Cardiovascular System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Circulatory Systems
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Components of any Circulatory System
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Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
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Introduction to the Cardiovascular System - Summary
Module 5: The Cardiovascular System Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you will be able to: - Describe the structure and functions of the blood; - Describe the structure and functions of the blood vessels; - and describe the structure and functions of the heart.
Certification
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