The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, blood and blood vessels. Sounds simple enough. But, in fact, it’s one of the most important systems of the body. In the Cardiovascular System Web Guide, you’ll find useful Web sites regardless of your level of expertise.
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Expand All Guide SectionsCardiovascular System Basics
Whether you’re a high school student doing a report for biology class, a parent looking for ways to explain to your child how the heart works, or you just know someone who’s having heart bypass surgery and you’re curious as to what exactly that means, we’ve identified sites that explain the cardiovascular system in terms you can easily understand.
Insights for Cardiovascular System Basics
- Most sites link technical terms to a glossary. If the site doesn’t, check to see if the site has a separate glossary section. Still no luck? Try going to a medical glossary like the Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center’s Cardiovascular Glossary.
- Yes, the sites for kids are juvenile in design and in language. But often they include the most salient features about a topic. So if you’re looking to get a quick overview about a specific topic in a short amount of time, swallow your pride and become a “Discovery Kid.”
Top Sites for Cardiovascular System Basics
Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center
provides a comprehensive introductory description of the cardiovascular system. Select from a list of topics on the left of the page to access concise explanations, accompanied by simple illustrations of relevant structures and functions.
National Cancer Institute's
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System conveys important concepts but in far less technical terms, often using real-life analogies to clarify obscure scientific phenomena. The tutorial concludes with a review and a quiz to test your knowledge.
PATTS
(Partners in Assistive Technology Training and Services) offers an overview of the cardiovascular system, including the lymphatic system. Find information on blood components, anatomy of the heart and more.
The Cardiovascular System for Kids
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Advanced Cardiovascular System Resources
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