Chapter 1: The Cardiovascular/Circulatory System

• Identify the components and anatomy of the cardiovascular system.

• Identify and describe the interior and exterior parts of the human heart

• Describe the path of blood through the cardiac circuits

• Compare cardiac muscle to skeletal and smooth muscle

• Explain the cardiac conduction system

• Identify the primary functions of blood, its fluid and cellular components, and its physical
characteristics

• Identify the most important proteins and other solutes present in blood plasma

Chapter 2: The Lymphatic System

• Identify the components and anatomy of the lymphatic system

• Describe the structure and function of the lymphatic tissue (lymph fluid, vessels, ducts, and organs)

• Describe the structure and function of the primary and secondary lymphatic organs

• Discuss the relationship of lymphatic system; and how they function with the immune system.