Chapter 23 - The cardiovascular system. After studying this chapter you will be able to: Describe the structure of the heart and the function of each part, trace the flow of blood through the heart. list the most common heart sounds and what events produce them, explain how heart rate is controlled by the electrical conduction system of the heart,. | 23 The Cardiovascular System 23- Learning Outcomes Describe the structure of the heart and the function of each part. Trace the flow of blood through the heart. List the most common heart sounds and what events produce them. Explain how heart rate is controlled by the electrical conduction system of the heart. 23- Learning Outcomes (cont.) List the different types of blood vessels and describe the functions of each. Define blood pressure and tell how it is controlled. Trace the flow of blood through the pulmonary and systemic circulation. List the major arteries and veins of the body and describe their locations. 23- Learning Outcomes (cont.) List and describe the components of blood. Give the functions of red blood cells, the different types of white blood cells, and platelets. List the substances normally found in plasma. Explain how bleeding is controlled. Explain the differences among . | 23 The Cardiovascular System 23- Learning Outcomes Describe the structure of the heart and the function of each part. Trace the flow of blood through the heart. List the most common heart sounds and what events produce them. Explain how heart rate is controlled by the electrical conduction system of the heart. 23- Learning Outcomes (cont.) List the different types of blood vessels and describe the functions of each. Define blood pressure and tell how it is controlled. Trace the flow of blood through the pulmonary and systemic circulation. List the major arteries and veins of the body and describe their locations. 23- Learning Outcomes (cont.) List and describe the components of blood. Give the functions of red blood cells, the different types of white blood cells, and platelets. List the substances normally found in plasma. Explain how bleeding is controlled. Explain the differences among blood types A, B, AB, and O. 23- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain the difference between Rh-positive blood and Rh-negative blood. Explain the importance of blood typing and tell which blood types are compatible. Describe the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments of various diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system. 23- Introduction The cardiovascular system consists of heart and blood vessels Sends blood to Lungs for oxygen Digestive system for nutrients Also circulates waste products to certain organ systems for removal from the blood 23- Structures of the Heart Cone-shaped organ about the size of a loose fist In the mediastinum Extends from the level of the second rib to about the level of the sixth rib Slightly left of the midline 23- Structures of the Heart (cont.) Heart is bordered: Laterally by the lungs Posteriorly by the vertebral column Anteriorly by the sternum Rests on the diaphragm inferiorly 23- .
