Module 8: The structure and function of the cardiovascular system

The Body in Action

1. Introduction to the cardiovascular system
2. The heart
   1. Structure of the heart
   2. The heart valves
3. Labelling the heart activity
4. Circulatory system
   1. Animation of the circulation systems
5. Blood vessels
   1. Arteries
   2. Capillaries
   3. Veins
6. Characteristics of blood vessels activity
7. Function of the cardiovascular system
8. Function of the blood

Animation of the circulation systems

Watch and listen to the animation on the circulation systems by clicking on the link below.

Animation of the circulation system

The above link is an NLN resource - (c) LSC

Then try to complete the sequencing activity where you have to identify the order in which blood flows around the circulatory system.

Blood circulation activity