Question 1: What are the structural features of each layer of the heart (epicardium, myocardium, endocardium). What are they? Where are they located? What type of tissue are they made up of?
Question 2: Describe the structure and location of the atrioventricular and semilunar valves. Describe how these valves work to prevent the back-flow of blood in the heart.
Question 3: What are the parts of the conducting system within the heart? Discuss the structural features of cardiac muscle fibers that allow them to contract in unison.
Question 4: Effects of smoking cigarettes on the cardiovascular system.
Question 5: Describe the following disorders: atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, silent ischemia