Inner Body
Innerbody: Cardiovascular System
Take a look at the parts of the cardiovascular system including all of the major arteries and veins. Make sure to click on the interactive animation to find additional information.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular System Health
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There are many risk factors that can cause a person to develop cardiovascular disease. A risk factor is anything that is linked to an increased chance of developing...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Circulatory System
Detailed information about the many functions and components of the cardiovascular system. Also looks at the lymphatic system and cardiovascular disease.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Your cardiovascular system has many jobs. At times the cardiovascular system can work like a pump, a heating system, or even a postal carrier. To do these tasks,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Cardiovascular System: Lesson 1
This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.21 Cardiovascular System
Understand the structure and function human cardiovascular system.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cardiovascular System
This pathway is designed to introduce you to body system called the cardiovascular system. You will learn what the cardiovascular system is, what it does and what organs and other structures it is composed of.
Gateway Community College
James Crimando: Cardiovascular System
Learn the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cardiovascular System
A great overview of the Cardiovascular System, its structure and functions. See diagrams of the heart, and learn how the blood flows through the heart.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: The Cardiovascular System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the parts and functions of the cardiovascular system.
Other
Story md.com: Cardiovascular Continuum
The significance of the cardiovascular continuum is its emphasis on prevention. By treating risk factors that occur early in the cardiovascular continuum, like hypertension, diabetes, high blood fat levels, and smoking, it may be...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Heart of Our Cardiovascular System
Students learn about the heart and its role at the center of the human cardiovascular system. In the associated activity, students play out a scenario in which they are biomedical engineers asked to design artificial hearts. They learn...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Cardiovascular System: Lesson 2
This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Cardiovascular System: Lesson 3
This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Cardiovascular System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Drugs That Affect the Autonomic System
Students learn about the classes of pharmaceuticals that interact with the autonomic nervous system, and then relate the consequences of nicotine abuse with respect to autonomic control of the cardiovascular system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Homeostatic Regulation of Vascular System
Students can learn about the homeostatic regulation of the vascular system, and find out how exercise affects it.
Estrella Mountain Community College
M.j. Farabee: Circulatory Systems
A comprehensive guide to the various types of circulatory systems, including the vertebrate cardiovascular system, the vertebrate vascular systems, the heart, the vascular system, blood, the lymphatic system, learning objectives and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Circulatory System Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the circulatory system.
National Institutes of Health
Nhlbi: Heart Health and Prevention of Heart Disease [Pdf]
A downloadable PDF comic booklet with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.
National Institutes of Health
Pdf: Prevention of Heart Disease (Spanish) [Pdf]
A downloadable PDF comic book in Spanish with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cardiovascular Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease that affects the cardiovascular system. But the term is usually used to describe diseases that are linked to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Circulation and the Lymphatic System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and tissues that carry a clear fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system works with the cardiovascular system to return...
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Cardio Lab
A comprehensive set of virtual experiment assignments where students explore the roles of blood pressure and heart rate in maintaining a balanced cardiovascular system. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...