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10. Circulatory System

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the function of the two circulatory systems.
  2. Describe the three major subdivisions of the cardiovascular system.
  3. Describe the three layers of the “generic” wall of cardiovascular system vessels.
  4. Describe the structure and function of the major classes of cardiovascular system vessels.
  5. Describe the three layers of the heart.
  6. Describe the structure and function of the cardiac skeleton.
  7. Describe the structure and function of cardiac valves.
  8. Describe the location and activity of impulse-conducting system of the heart.

Lectures

Part 1

This lecture examines the general characteristics of circulatory system.

Part 2

This lecture examines the general characteristics of cardiovascular system vessels.

Part 3

This lecture examines the general characteristics of heart.

Part 4

This lecture examines the general characteristics of lymphatic circulatory system and cardiovascular system diseases.

Laboratory

This video provides an overview of the important concepts to remember as studying histological images to learn about the circulatory system.

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