UNIT 9

UNIT 9: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

References:

Text chapters: Tortora 13, 14, 15

Laboratory chapter: 8

Objectives:

Upon completion of the assigned reading, laboratory exercise and study of lecture material, the successful student should be able to:

1. Explain the functions of the circulatory system

2. Describe and diagram the layers, chambers, valves and great vessels of the heart

3. Describe the electrical conducting system of the heart

4. Identify the source of heart sounds

5. Discuss the sequence of electrical and mechanical events in the normal functioning of the heart

6. Trace the route of coronary, systemic and pulmonary circulation

7. Describe the fetal heart and fetal circulation and how they differ from the adult

8. Explain the changes that occur in the transition from fetal to adult circulation and anomalies that may occur

9. Compare the structure of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins

10. Trace a drop of blood from any point in the systemic circuit through major vessels and structures of the heart and return to the point of origin

11. Describe the effects of aging on the circulatory system

12. Describe the components of the lymphatic system and how it functions in the overall mechanism of circulation

13. Describe the structure and role of lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen and the thymus

14. Compare the composition of blood, lymph and interstitial fluid

15. Trace the path of lymph flow

16. Describe the location of principal groups of lymph nodes

17. Discuss the role of the lymphatic system in the spread of cancer

18. Discuss the etiology, symptoms and treatment of septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, patent ductus arteriosus, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, aneurysm, hypertension, ischemia, heart attack, AIDS, SCID, chronic fatigue and allergy

19. Define and use the correct terminology associated with the circulatory system