The Heart
Objectives
Identify the anatomical structures of the cardiovascular system
Explain how blood flows through the heart, lungs, and body
Describe the electrical conduction system of the heart
Explain the cardiac cycle, including how the cardiovascular system contributes to the homeostasis of the body
Assignment Overview
This practice exercise allows students to review the structure and function of the heart.
Deliverables
An annotated resource list of learning tools from the Internet
Step 1 Access and review the online activity:
Step 2 Access and review the online activity:
Step 3 Access and review the online activity:
Intrinsic Conduction System of the Heart
Step 4 Using the Internet, search for additional learning aids from reputable sources.
Using the Internet, search for additional learning aids from reputable sources. These can be animations, videos, diagrams, or any other type of resource that you find useful in your studies. Find at least one resource for each of the following topics:
Heart anatomy
The electrical conduction system of the heart
Blood flow through the heart
Blood flow through the body
The cardiac cycle
Step 5 Write a brief summary of each topic.
For each topic listed in Step 4, write a brief summary paragraph that explains the major highlights of the topic and briefly explains why you think the resource you have found will help in learning the material. Cite the resource appropriately.
Blood Elements
Objective
Describe the composition and functions of blood
Assignment Overview
This practice exercise assesses the student’s understanding of the specialized cells found in the human blood.
Deliverables
Student-developed questions and answers
Step 1 Access and review the video:
Step 2 Develop assessment questions.
Using the information from your textbook, the activity you completed in Step 1, and the lesson presentation, create 20 questions that will effectively assess a student’s understanding of the specialized cells found in the human blood. Include 10 multiple choice, 8 true or false, and 2 essay questions. Provide an answer key for the questions.
*** No plagiarism please ***
………………………..Answer preview……………Heart Circulation and Blood System
Heart Anatomy
Taylor, T. (2017). Heart. InnerBody. Retrieved 19 May 2017, from http://www.innerbody.com/image/card01.html
The heart is an organ that facilitates the pumping of the blood through the body. It oxygenates deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the other body organs. The heart anatomy consists of the pericardium which is a membrane that provides a fluid environment for the heart. The pericardium functions include keeping the heart in its position, lubrication and allowing expansion and contraction of the heart. The heart……………………….