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Physics of the Cardiovascular System - Five Section Module
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Highlights: Student-Centered Module on Mechanics of the Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease
Abstract: A hands-on, active learning 5-section module covering the mechanics of the heart as a pump and the pressure differences guiding blood flow in the cardiovascular system in health and disease. Activities address MCAT Pre-Health Competency E3 (Demonstrate knowledge of basic physical principles and their applications to the understanding of living systems) and Foundational Concept 4B (Importance of fluids for the circulation of blood, gas movement, and gas exchange) and are directed toward an application of physics to medicine. Target audience is students pursuing graduate school/careers in medicine or health care.
Resource Types: Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Lecture materials, Lab, Demonstration, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading
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Nancy Donaldson

Rockhurst University

Charles Gosselin

Rockhurst University

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Physics Topics: 

Fluid Mechanics > Dynamics of Fluids > Bernoulli's Principle, Flow Rate, Hagen-Poiseuille Equation, Turbulent and Streamline Flow, Viscosity

Fluid Mechanics > Statics of Fluids > Atmospheric Pressure, Measuring Pressure, Static Pressure

Fluid Mechanics > Surface Tension > Force of Surface Tension

Life Sciences Topics: 

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Elasticity

Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System > Cardiovascular Disorders, Healthy Cardiovascular Function

Math Topics: 
Algebra; Geometry; Trigonometry

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Physics of the Cardiovascular System - Five Section Module

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Copyright:   2019 Nancy Donaldson, Charles Gosselin

License:   CC: BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license

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