Function of the circulatory system
Watch Dr Natasha Barrett explain the function of the circulatory system, which pumps the blood around the body transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. You can download the Week 1 supplement, …
Course: Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease
Anatomy of the circulatory system
Join Dr Natasha Barrett as she explains the structure of the circulatory system, including the different types of blood vessels and their construction. The network of blood vessels in the …
Starting a food and activity diary
This course is all about exploring the risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease. To understand this better we suggest you keep a diary that collects information on your daily …
Preparing for the heart dissection practical
In the next few steps you’ll have the opportunity to do a heart dissection at home. This is an optional exercise, so if you aren’t able to do the practical, …
Part 2: Investigating the internal structure of the heart
In this video we look at the internal structure of the heart. You should still have everything set up from the previous step. If you haven’t, make sure you’ve got …
Part 1: Investigating the external structure of the heart
In this video we start by looking at the external structure of the heart. By the end of this practical you should be able to: Identify the left and right …
Function of the heart
Join Dr Sam Boateng as he explains the function of the heart and its importance to other systems in the body. You can download the Week 1 supplement, which contains …
Anatomy of the heart
The heart consists of four pumps that work together to circulate blood around the body. In this video, Dr Sam Boateng describes the anatomy of the heart, looking at the …
Impact of COVID-19
Watch Professor Jon Gibbins, Director of the Institute for Cardiovascular & Metabolic Research, explain how COVID-19 impacts our cardiovascular system. Scientists are still trying to understand exactly why infection with …
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Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease
