Title: Identify structures and functions of the circulatory system.
Course: Health Assisting Careers (14002-I) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include

- types of blood cells, cardiovascular structures, and functions
- oxygenated vs. deoxygenated blood.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the functions of the circulatory system?
- What are the names of the major arteries and veins in the body?
- How are the structures of an artery, vein, and capillary different/similar?
- How would you differentiate between vessels carrying oxygenated vs. those carrying deoxygenated blood?
- How would you describe gas exchanges in the capillaries?
- What is blood pressure?
- What are the factors that contribute to the distribution of blood flow?
- What are the factors that affect the pulse rate?
- What is shock?
- What steps can be taken to minimize the effects of aging on blood pressure and circulation?