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Exploring the Elasticity of
Blood Vessels
- Level: High School
- Topic: Cardiovascular Physiology
Description:
The two main blood vessels of the body are arteries and veins. The heart pumps blood out to the body by way of arteries with veins carrying the blood back to the heart. Blood within these vessels is under pressure. Students will explore the differences in elasticity and whether this in turn affects the pressure within these vessels. As an optional extension to this activity students will explore the effects of arteriosclerosis and blood clots on blood flow.
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Author:
Margaret E. Shain
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Research Host:
Jeff C. Falcone Ph.D.
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- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
New Albany, IN
- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- University of Louisville
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- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 5 |
| An integrated Internet component | No |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | N/A |
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