Unit 3 Reflection

In this unit, I learned the importance of the cardiovascular system. There are so many different components that must work together to function properly. Within the sheep heart dissection, I had the chance to see in depth how a heart is constructed, and it was very useful, especially with observing and understanding chordae tendinae and valves. It is not just the heart that makes up the system, but all of the vessels that connect to form a circuit of complex pathways. It is possible to simplify systemic circulation, through models such as the box heart which helps to show the general flow of blood. Self care is very important to maintain cardiovascular health through diet, exercise, sleep, etc. To improve my cardiovascular health, I plan to be more aware of my cholesterol intake and include more cardio workouts into my schedule.