Table of contents
•Cardiovascular system : heart and blood vessels
oOverview
Circulation
Functions of the cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
oTypes of blood vessels
The arteries from the heart
The capillaries
Veins to the heart
oThe heart
Hearts anatomy
Passage of blood through the heart
oThe heart beat
Internal control
External control
oFeatures of the cardiovascular system
Pulse rate
Regulation of blood flow
Blood flow is slow in capillaries
Blood flow in veins returns blood to the heart
oCardiovascular pathways
Pulmonary circuit
•Path of blood through the lungs
•Systemic circuit
oExchange at the capillaries
oCardiovascular disorders
Disorders of the blood vessels
Disorders of the heart
•Blood
oOverview
Functions of blood
Composition of blood
oRed Blood Cells and transport of oxygen
How RBC’s carry oxygen
How RBC’s help transport carbon dioxide
RBC’s are produced in the bone marrow
Disorders involving RBC’s
oWhite Blood Cells and defense against disease
White Blood Cells (WBC)
Types of WBC’s
Disorders involving WBC’s
oPlatelets and blood clotting
Platelets
Blood clotting
Disorders relating to blood clotting
oBlood typing and transfusion
Transfusions
Blood typing
•Lymphatic system and immunity
oMicrobes, pathogens, and the body
Microbes
Pathogens
Bacteria
Viruses
Prions
oLymphatic system
oLymphatic vessels
oLymphatic organs
Primary organs
Secondary organs
oNonspecific defenses
Immunity
Inflammatory response
oSpecific defenses
How they work
B-Cells and antibody-mediated immunity
T-Cells and Cell Mediated immunity
•Cloning of T Cells
•Cytotoxic T Cells
•Helper T Cells
oAcquired immunity
Active immunity
Passive immunity
•Digestive system and nutrition
oOverview
5 processes needed for the digestive process
Wall of the digestive tract
o1st part of the digestive tract
Mouth
Pharynx and esophagus
Stomach and small intestines
•Stomach
•Small intestines
Three accessory organs and regulation of secretions
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Regulation of digestive secretions
oLarge intestines and defacation
Large intestine
Disorders of the colon and rectum
oNutrition and weight control
How obesity is defined
Classes of nutrients
•Carbohydrates
Proteins
•Lipids
•Minerals
•Vitamins
How to plan a nutritious meal