The Cardiovascular System: Help and Review - Videos & Lessons

About This Chapter

The Cardiovascular System chapter of this Middle School Life Science Help and Review course is the simplest way to master the human cardiovascular system. This chapter uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long, plus lesson quizzes and a chapter exam to ensure students learn the essentials of the cardiovascular system.

Who's it for?

Anyone who needs help understanding middle school life science material will benefit from taking this course. You will be able to grasp the subject matter faster, retain critical knowledge longer and earn better grades. You're in the right place if you:

Have fallen behind in understanding the anatomy of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
Need an efficient way to learn about the cardiovascular system.
Learn best with engaging auditory and visual tools.
Struggle with learning disabilities or learning differences, including autism and ADHD.
Experience difficulty understanding your teachers.
Missed class time and need to catch up.
Can't access extra science learning resources at school.

How it works:

Start at the beginning, or identify the topics that you need help with.
Watch and learn from fun videos, reviewing as needed.
Refer to the video transcripts to reinforce your learning.
Test your understanding of each lesson with short quizzes.
Submit questions to one of our instructors for personalized support if you need extra help.
Verify you're ready by completing the Cardiovascular System chapter exam.

Why it works:

Study Efficiently: Skip what you know, review what you don't.
Retain What You Learn: Engaging animations and real-life examples make topics easy to grasp.
Be Ready on Test Day: Use the Cardiovascular System chapter exam to be prepared.
Get Extra Support: Ask our subject-matter experts any relevant question. They're here to help!
Study With Flexibility: Watch videos on any web-ready device.

Students will review:

In this chapter, you'll learn the answers to questions including:

What are the parts of the circulatory system, and how do they work?
How does blood flow through the different parts of the heart?
What types of medical conditions and diseases can affect the heart?
How does the lymphatic system work?
How are blood types categorized?

8 Lessons in Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: Help and Review

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1. The Human Circulatory System: Parts and Functions

The human circulatory system has many parts that enable blood to move throughout the body. Learn about the circulatory system, how provides oxygen to cells, and explore the many other parts and functions, including the pulmonary and systemic circuits.

2. Anatomy of the Heart: Blood Flow and Parts

The heart is a complex organ that regulates a body's blood flow. Explore the anatomy of the heart and learn about its different parts, including the four chambers and heart valves, the heartbeat, as well as the process and importance of blood flow.

3. Types of Heart Conditions and Diseases

There are several types of heart conditions and disease. Learn about coronary arteries and the causes and symptoms of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack, and congestive heart failure.

4. Functions of the Lymphatic System

A healthy lymphatic system is necessary for a properly functioning cardiovascular system. Learn about the lymphatic system (lymphatic capillaries, lymph nodes, lymph, lymphatic vessels, & lymphatic drainage), the functions of each structure within the lymphatic system, and how edema occurs if the lymphatic system fails to return leaked fluids to the blood.

5. Circulatory System IV: Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells are an important part of the circulatory system with only one job: to transport carbon dioxide and oxygen between the body's lungs and all other cells. Learn about this process and understand red blood cells, including how they are produced and how they function.

6. Blood Types: ABO System, Red Blood Cell Antigens & Blood Groups

Blood types are determined by antigens found in red blood cells. Learn about the blood types, red blood cell antigens, agglutination, the ABO system, the blood groups, and the definitions of universal donor and universal recipient blood types.

7. Coronary Heart Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

In this lesson, we will look at what causes coronary heart disease. We will learn about symptoms associated with this disease as well as treatment options.

8. Systemic Vascular Resistance: Definition & Formula

This lesson clearly explains the terms and concepts related to systemic vascular resistance, including alternative terms and formulas you might see in other textbooks. This way, you won't be confused!

Ch 19: The Cardiovascular System: Help and Review