Study Guide

Cardiovascular System

ANS 215

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

  1. Know the basic anatomy of the heart and vascular system
  2. Know the flow of blood through the heart and vascular system
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  4. Be able to define the following
    1. Systole
    2. Diastole
    3. A-V node
    4. S-A node
    5. Lymph node
    6. Portal system
    7. Wave forms
    8. Isoelectric line
    9. Cardiac auscultation
    10. Ecg
    11. Cardiac output
  5. Know the basics of the lymphatic system
  6. Know the cycle of cardiac contraction and the pathway of impulse conduction
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  8. Know the factors affecting heart rate
  9. Know the basic innervation of the heart
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  11. Know the basics of capillary dynamics
  12. Be able to provide examples of capillary imbalance