Capella University Components of Blood and Cardiovascular Lab Report

Introducing Tanya and Her Health Journey

Tanya, a woman in her early forties, has become more interested in her health since she last visited the doctor and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. While she has always been health conscious, she has lately become more interested in the biology of her own health. She has always understood the male and female body to be different, but she was surprised to learn there are only slight differences between the male and female body system, specifically the reproductive and endocrine systems.Human biology covers all aspects of how the human body is organized. Throughout the course, you will be following the daily life of Tanya to learn how human biology affects us in our everyday life.SHOW LESSTo better understand human biology, the body is broken down into smaller segments, which we refer to as human body systems. Each body system has unique functions, but in order for the body to function properly, all systems must be working.To start, you will review the Human Body Systems Organization infographic to view the body systems. You will notice the various organs and tissues of each of the body systems and the overall function of each of the systems.The four primary groups and body systems include:

1. Infrastructure—Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, and Nervous Systems.
2. Regulations Systems—Endocrine, Lymphatic, and Urinary Systems.
3. Energy—Digestive and Respiratory Systems.
4. Reproduction Systems.

After reviewing the body systems, you will take a look at the cardiovascular system in more detail and how this interrelates to the nervous, skeletal, and muscular system. Heart function and fluid circulation are all regulated by the nervous system. Nerves are stimulated for voluntary movements of muscles, but also involuntary actions like the beating of the heart. The heart is a cardiac muscle that never stops. You will analyze the data collected in a medical exam to assess cardiovascular health.

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Resources

View the Human Body Systems Organization infographic to examine their functions by selecting a body group and system to learn how each works.Watch these three presentations that focus on the skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular systems within the human body:

• Bone Remodeling focuses on the details of bone and bone growth.
• Muscle Contraction looks at the various details of the muscles and how they function and contract.
• Cardiac Cycle and Blood Circulation helps you learn more about how the cardiovascular system works in your body.

Complete the interactive media activity to learn more about the cardiovascular system for your assessment, Cardiovascular System.Ireland, K. A. (2018). Visualizing human biology (5th ed.). John Wiley and Sons. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.

• Read Chapter 6, “The Skeletomuscular System.” This chapter provides you with details about how the skeletal and muscular systems work together. Without our muscles and bones, we would not be able to move.
• Read Chapter 13, “The Cardiovascular System.” In this chapter, you will learn more about your heart, and how to keep it healthy. Working 24 hours a day, your heart really gets a workout. What can you do to prevent your heart from failing?

Assessment Instructions

Recommendation

For this course, completing the assessments in order will provide you with the best learning experience as you learn about human biology. We encourage you to complete the assessments starting with Assessment 1.

Overview

The following lab is the first of five labs you complete in this course. In each lab, you will complete a series of responses to apply your knowledge of the human body systems. In this lab, you compare Tanya and Lorraine’s cardiovascular health. The cardiovascular system in the human body moves blood to transport gases to and from tissue, circulates chemical messages such as hormones, and distributes nutritional substances.

• Cardiovascular Lab.

Instructions

For this assessment, you will complete a series of responses within the lab, complete an assessment at the end of the lab, and write a brief summary of your conclusion about the lab.To complete this assessment:

1. Fill out the items requested in the lab.
2. Complete the assessment at the end of the lab.
3. Save a pdf of your responses and download it to your computer. You will have an option to download a pdf within the lab.
4. Write a one-paragraph summary detailing new knowledge acquired in the lab.
5. Attach both documents when submitting the assessment.

Make sure that you read the Homework: Cardiovascular System Lab Scoring Guide prior to submitting your assessments to ensure you have met all of the expectations for this assessment.It is recommended that you review the scoring guide prior to completing the la as most work will be completed within the lab.

Assessment Requirements

Your summary should meet the following requirements:

• Length: Submit one double-spaced page.
• Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Standard formatting: Include one-inch margins, appropriate headers, and a title page.
• Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
• Note: If you use assistive technology or any alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact DisabilityServices@Capella.edu with any access-related questions or to request accommodations. 

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Describe the organization of the human body.
  • Explain what blood pressure means.
• Competency 2: Apply concepts of human biology to the social sciences.
  • Explain what heart rate measures.
  • Evaluate cardiovascular results in patients.
• Competency 3: Evaluate human biological concepts as portrayed in the media.
  • Explain the correlation between heart rate and blood pressure.