Chapter 12
Cardiovascular
System
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12.1 The Blood Vessels
List the three main types of blood vessels, their structural features, and their major functions.
Identify the type of blood vessel in which exchange takes place. Explain what is being
"exchanged" and why.
12.2 Blood
List the major types of blood cells, and their functions.
Identify the major molecular and cellular events that result in a blood clot.
Define capillary exchange, and describe the two major forces involved.
12.3 The Human Heart
Identify the major components of the heart, including the four chambers and four valves.
Trace the path of blood through the heart and lungs.
Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic control of the heartbeat.
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12.4 The Vascular Pathways
Describe the flow of blood from the heart through all major parts of the body.
Explain the factors that affect blood pressure in arteries, capillaries, and veins.
12.5 Cardiovascular Disorders
Describe the major categories of cardiovascular disease that occur in the United States.
Define hypertension and explain its most common causes.
List three possible treatments for a blocked coronary artery.
Fig. 12.1
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Fig. 12.2
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
12.1 The Blood Vessels
List the three main types of blood vessels, their structural
features, and their major functions.
Identify the type of blood vessel in which exchange takes
place.
Explain what is being "exchanged" and why.
Fig. 12.3
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Fig. 12.4
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Fig. 12.5
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Fig. 12.6
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Fig. 12.A
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Table 12.1
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Fig. 12.7
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Fig. 12.8
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Fig. 12.9
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12.2 Blood
List the major types of blood cells, and their functions.
Identify the major molecular and cellular events that result in
a blood clot.
Define capillary exchange, and describe the two major forces
involved.
Fig. 12.10
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Fig. 12.11
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Fig. 12.12
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Fig. 12.13
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12.3 The Human Heart
Identify the major components of the heart, including the
four chambers and four valves.
Trace the path of blood through the heart and lungs.
Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic control of the heartbeat.
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Fig. 12.15
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Fig. 12.16
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Fig. 12.17
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12.4 The Vascular Pathways
Describe the flow of blood from the heart through all major
parts of the body.
Explain the factors that affect blood pressure in arteries,
capillaries, and veins.
Fig. 12.B
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Fig. 12.18
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Fig. 12.19
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Fig. 12.20
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
12.5 Cardiovascular Disorders
Describe the major categories of cardiovascular disease that
occur in the United States.
Define hypertension and explain its most common causes.
List three possible treatments for a blocked coronary artery.
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