Video – The Circulatory System Part 1: The Heart
Video – The Circulatory System Part 2: Blood Vessels
Blood Pressure (BP) in Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation
Blood Pressure Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels. It is an essential physiological parameter that helps evaluate and monitor cardiovascular health. The unit of measurement is millimeters of mercury. Blood pressure is denoted by two measurements: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure represents […]
Lymph Nodes
Reference Video for Lymph Nodes
Lymph Fluid and Production
Lymph originates as plasma (the fluid portion of blood). The arterial blood, which flows out of the heart, slows as it moves through a capillary bed. This slowing allows some plasma to leave the arterioles (small arteries) and flow into the tissues where it becomes interstitial fluid. When interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic system, it […]
Who Discovered the Lymphatic System?
Olof Rudbeck (1630-1708) of Sweden, a true scientific genius, who mastered botany, chemistry, physics, mathematics, astronomy, music, drawing, architecture and engineering, and became the Rector of the Faculty of Upsala, was probably the first anatomist to correctly include the lymphatic circulation as an integrated system of the whole body. However, this claim comes with controversy. […]
Introduction to the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that play a vital role in the body’s immune system and fluid balance. It consists of lymphatic vessels, which are similar to blood vessels but carry a clear fluid called lymph instead of blood. The lymphatic vessels collect excess fluid, waste products, and pathogens […]
Circulatory System Components
The circulatory system is responsible for the transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other essential substances throughout the body. It also helps in removing waste products like carbon dioxide and metabolic byproducts. Additionally, the circulatory system plays a vital role in regulating body temperature, maintaining pH balance, and supporting the immune system. The circulatory system […]
Module 1: Objectives
At the conclusion of this Module, the participant will be able to:
