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    Figure 3.1 Human Heart.  This artist’s conception of the human heart suggests a powerful engine—not inappropriate for a muscular pump that keeps the body continually supplied with blood. (credit: Patrick J. Lynch)

     
     
     
     

     
    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
    1. Identify and describe the interior and exterior parts of the human heart (CLO1, CLO2)
    2. Describe the path of blood through the cardiac circuits (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5)
    3. Describe the size, shape, and location of the heart (CLO1, CLO2)
    4. Compare cardiac muscle to skeletal and smooth muscle (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4)
    5. Explain the cardiac conduction system (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4)
    6. Describe the process and purpose of an electrocardiogram (CLO1, CLO5)
    7. Explain the cardiac cycle (CLO1, CLO5)
    8. Calculate cardiac output (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO5)
    9. Describe the effects of exercise on cardiac output and heart rate (CLO1, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5)
    10. Name the centers of the brain that control heart rate and describe their function (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4)
    11. Identify other factors affecting heart rate ((CLO1, CLO4, CLO5)
    12. Describe fetal heart development (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4)

    To achieve these objectives:

    1. Read the Module 3 Introduction
    2. Read Chapter 3 in Textbook
    3. Complete the activities below

    • Review Cardiovascular Heart module which aligns with MLO1 to MLO12, CLO1 to CLO4 to complete Review Topics 3.1 to 3.6 using Textbook to Complete H5P (Tool: H5P).
    • Review Cardiovascular Heart module which aligns with MLO2, CLO1 to CLO5 to complete Participate in Discussion Board Assignment Blood Flow Path using Discussion Forum Rubric to Complete Discussion Board Assignment (CANVAS Tool: Discussion Forum).
    • Review Cardiovascular Heart module  which aligns with MLO1 to MLO12, CLO1 to CLO4 to complete Quiz using Textbook to Complete Quiz (CANVAS Tool: Quiz).
    • Review Cardiovascular Heart module which aligns with Module 1 MLO1 to MLO6, Module 2 MLO1 to MLO8, Module 3 MLO1 to MLO12 to complete Lecture Exam 1 using Textbook Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 to Complete Lecture Exam 1 (CANVAS Tool: Quiz).




    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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