Margaret E. Shain

Our Lady of Perpetual Help
New Albany, IN

2000

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Jeff C. Falcone, Ph.D.
University of Louisville


2000

Summer Research Host
Exploring the Elasticity of
Blood Vessels
Grade Level: High School 
Subject: Cardiovascular Physiology 

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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