Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

by Richard Mitchell, MD, PhD

The cardiovascular system supplies blood throughout the body. It consists of arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart, which work in concert to ensure adequate blood flow to tissues. Adapting to the demands of a given situation, it can react to various internal and external stimuli to alter the rate and quantity of the blood delivered. Regulation of the cardiovascular system occurs via a complex network of feedback loops and stimulus–response relationships, such as alterations in blood volume, adrenal feedback, renal influence, electrolyte levels, and osmolarity. The unique anatomical organization of the heart serves to guide its function and provides a basic framework to understand its pathologies. A basic understanding of circuits (resistance and capacitance) goes a long way in comprehending both cardiovascular medicine and medicine as a whole.

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Videos 14
Duration 1:27 h
Quiz questions 42
Concept Pages 8

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Your Educators of course Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

Richard Mitchell, MD, PhD

Dr. Richard N. Mitchell is the Lawrence J. Henderson Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences and Technology, at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts, USA.

He obtained his PhD in Cell Biology and Immunology from Rockefeller University in 1980, and his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1984. Currently, he is Program Director of the Health Sciences and Technology Education and Curriculum at Harvard Medical School.

Due to his achievements, he earned the ASIP Robbins Distinguished Educator Award in 2013.

Within Lecturio, Dr. Mitchell teaches courses on Pathology.

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Well done lecturer

By Lopentz U. on 20. March 2023 for Arteries and Veins: Structure and Characteristics

The lecturer did a great job explaining the anatomy of the heart, and with ease too.

easy to follow

By ellie c. on 16. June 2022 for Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

easy to follow and the voice is very clear. useful images are given.

Pathology

By Fatih T. on 11. April 2022 for Structure-Function Relationships in the Cardiovascular System

I think Richard is the best, I really enjoy his lectures, thank you very much

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