CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM
By Jane Nduati
,OBJECTIVES
• Describe structure and function of blood vessels
• Describe the structure of the heart, trace the circulation of
blood through the heart
• Define blood pressure
• Define pulse, list sites of body where pulse is detected
• Describe common cardiovascular disorders
, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
• Cardio- heart, vascular- blood vessels
• A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
• The heart pumps blood
• Blood vessels allow blood to circulate to all parts of the bod
• The function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver oxyge
and nutrients and to remove carbon dioxide and other wast
products
SYSTEM
By Jane Nduati
,OBJECTIVES
• Describe structure and function of blood vessels
• Describe the structure of the heart, trace the circulation of
blood through the heart
• Define blood pressure
• Define pulse, list sites of body where pulse is detected
• Describe common cardiovascular disorders
, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
• Cardio- heart, vascular- blood vessels
• A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
• The heart pumps blood
• Blood vessels allow blood to circulate to all parts of the bod
• The function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver oxyge
and nutrients and to remove carbon dioxide and other wast
products