The Cardiovascular
System
Revision of the Heart
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Learning outcomes
• Revise the heart structure and function.
Task 1
Task 1 Answers
• Collect a diagram.
• Work in groups to label the
chambers of the heart and the
associated blood vessels.
• Keep your diagram for your notes.
Adapted from http://www.livescience.com/health/051226_heart_attacks.html
Task 2
• Write down as many points as you can
remember about the structure and function
of the heart.
• Each group should add to the sheet as
they reach this station.
Task 3
• Blood flow washing line
– Use paperclips to hang the labels up in the
correct order along the washing line.
– When it is time to move on take down the
cards and shuffle them for the next group.
Task 4
• Match the blood flow questions with the
correct answers.
Task 5
• Add the correct labels to the diagram.
• Remember to take off the labels and
shuffle the cards when you move on!
Task 1 Answers
Vena cava
Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Left atrium
Pulmonary vein
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Adapted from http://www.livescience.com/health/051226_heart_attacks.html
Task 5 Answers