Blood Flow Through the Body

Post-Secondary45 min

aligned to Standard 7: Cardiovascular System modeling And Analysis: Students Are Expected To Use Models To Determine The Relationship Between The Structures And Functions Of The Cardiovascular System. This Includes Understanding Components Of Blood, Blood Circulation Through The Heart And Body Systems, Abo Blood Groups, Heart Anatomy, And Types Of Blood Vessels.​ pathology And Treatment: Engage In Evidence-based Discussions Regarding Prevention And Treatment Options For Cardiovascular Pathologies Such As Myocardial Infarction, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Varicose Veins, Arteriosclerosis, Anemia, And High Blood Pressure.​ experimental Design: Design And Conduct Experiments To Test Various Conditions Affecting The Heart, Including Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, And Electrocardiogram (ecg) Output.​

Learning Objective

I can trace the pathway of blood as it circulates through the heart and body, identifying major blood vessels and heart chambers.

Lesson Flow

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8 min

Flow through the heart | Circulatory system physiology | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the pathway of blood as it flows from the right atrium to the left atrium, naming all chambers and valves it passes through in order. Describe the pathway of blood as it flows from the left ventricle to the body, naming all valves and major blood vessels it passes through in order.

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