A&P Module 11 : Cardiovascular System
Lesson 1 : Heart StructureStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.36
Objective(s): Describe the structure and function of the heart. Essential Question: How does the heart’s structure aid in efficient delivery of blood to the body? Vocabulary: coronary sinus, cardiac veins, coronary arteries, aortic valve, aorta, mitral valve, pulmonary valve, papillary muscles, chordae tendinae, tricuspid valve, septum, ventricles, atria, endocardium, myocardium, epicardium, pericardium, systemic circuit, pulmonary circuit |
Lesson 2 : Heart ActionStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.36, SC.912.L.14.37, SC.912.L.14.38
Objective(s): (1) Identify and explain heart actions; (2) Describe and explain normal ECG pattern; (3) Describe normal heart sounds and explain what they mean; (4) Distinguish between the pulmonary and systemic circuits of the cardiovascular system. Essential Question: What structures and properties should an artificial heart have? Vocabulary: systole, diastole, cardiac cycle, functional syncytium, cardiac conduction system, sinoatrial node, pacemaker, atrioventricular node, electrocardiogram |
Lesson 4 : Blood PressureStandard(s): SC.912.L.14.36, SC.912.L.14.39
Objective(s): Identify and describe factors that produce hypertension Essential Question: Why are high and low blood pressure health concerns? Vocabulary: systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, cardiac output, blood volume, peripheral resistance, viscosity |