Module 8: Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems
Section outline
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This module will cover the medical terminology of the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems, and introduce anatomy of these three systems to gain a better understanding of the words and their parts. The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood; the lymphatic system consists of the lymphatic vessels and structures associated with immune cell formation and maturation. Each system has its own functions, such as blood circulation, immunity, and fluid re-circulation, but they are so intertwined, they are often studied together. The terms learned here will be useful in many future career paths, such as cardiology, phlebology, and immunology.
("Circulatory system no tags" by LadyofHats is in the public domain. “Diagram of the human heart (no labels)” by Stenemo is used with a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.)Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify the anatomy of the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems. (Course Objective 3)
- Describe the main functions of the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems. (Course Objective 3)
- Spell the medical terms related to the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems and use correct abbreviations. (Course Objectives 2 & 4)
- Pronounce the medical terms related to the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems. (Course Objective 2)
- Identify the medical specialties associated with the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems. (Course Objectives 3 & 5)
- Discuss and describe common diseases, disorders, and procedures related to the cardiovascular, immune, and lymphatic systems. (Course Objectives 3 & 5)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 8 Introduction.
- Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10, from the Medical Terminology textbook.
- Complete the Practice Activities after reading each chapter. (Note: To receive a grade for this, you must click the "Practice Activities" link below.)
- Add your initial posts and responses to the Module 8 Discussion.
- Complete the Module 8 Pronunciation Exercise.
- Complete the Module 8 Quiz.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
Click the links below to access the reading and complete the discussion, exercises, and quiz.-
Use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through each section of the chapter. You will finish the chapter when you arrive at the "References" section of the chapter. Make sure to watch the videos and utilize the pronunciation flashcards at the end of the chapter.
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Use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through each section of the chapter. You will finish the chapter when you arrive at the "References" section of the chapter. Make sure to watch the videos and utilize the pronunciation flashcards at the end of the chapter.
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Use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through each section of the chapter. You will finish the chapter when you arrive at the "References" section of the chapter. Make sure to watch the videos and utilize the pronunciation flashcards at the end of the chapter.
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