Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• Identify primary components of the cardiovascular system and their function.
• Link the components of blood to their functions.
• Describe the structure and function of the heart.
• Relate the cardiac cycle to the electrocardiogram.
• Understand factors that affect blood flow through the cardiovascular system.

1. Getting Started
   1. Sound Check
   2. Disclaimer
   3. Welcome
   4. Navigation Instructions
2. Staying Focused
   1. Introduction
   2. Learning Objectives
3. The Cardiovascular System
   1. Overview
      • Pop Up: Carotid Arteries
      • Pop Up: Aorta
      • Pop Up: Vena Cava
      • Pop Quiz
   2. Components And Function
      • Pop Quiz
4. The Blood
   1. Blood Function
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Progress Check
   2. Blood Components
      • Pop Up: Red Blood Cells
      • Pop Up: White Blood Cells
      • Pop Up: Platelets
      • Side Note – Digging Deeper
      • Progress Check
   3. Hemostasis
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Progress Check
5. The Heart
   1. Heart Structure
      • Pop Up: Right Atrium
      • Pop Up: Left Atrium
      • Pop Up: Right Ventricle
      • Pop Up: Left Ventricle
      • Pop Up: Bicuspid Valve
      • Pop Up: Tricuspid Valve
      • Pop Up: Aortic Valve
      • Pop Up: Pulmonary Valve
      • Progress Check
   2. The Cardiac Cycle
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Progress Check
   3. Paths Of Circulation
      • Pop Up: Afferent Arteriole
      • Pop Up: Efferent Arteriole
      • Pop Up: Bowman’s Capsule
      • Pop Up: Glomerulus
      • Pop Quiz
   4. Coronary Circulation
   5. Coronary Arteries
      • Pop Quiz
   6. Coronary Veins
   7. The Conduction System
      • Slider Bar Animation: Electrocardiogram Recordings
      • Side Note – Digging Deeper
      • Progress Check
   8. Cardiac Output
      • Side Note – Digging Deeper
   9. Stroke Volume
      • Pop Quiz
6. The Blood Vessels
   1. Overview
   2. Vessels Types – Arteries
      • Side Note – Digging Deeper
      • Pop Quiz
   3. Vessels Types – Veins
   4. Vessels Types – Capillaries
      • Progress Check
   5. The Major Arteries
      • Pop Quiz
   6. The Major Veins
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
   7. Hemodynamics
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Pop Quiz
   8. Blood Pressure
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
      • Pop Quiz
   9. Blood Pressure Regulation
      • Slideshow: Angiotensin And Blood Pressure
      • Side Note – Did You Know?
7. Test Your Acquired Knowledge
   1. Summary
   2. Final Assessment
8. End Of Program
9. Glossary
10. References