Q Introduction Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. One procedure to treat blockage in the arteries of the heart is bypass surgery. Someone you know may have already had this procedure; however, few people really realize what occurs during the surgery. The following lab will guide you through the steps of a virtual bypass surgery. Objectives 1. Identify the major structures and functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and immune systems. 2. Evaluate various risk factors for diseases within body systems. 3. Relate homeostatic imbalances to disease states. 4. Discuss various treatments, cures, and procedures for common diseases. Materials Computer with internet access Directions 1. Go to the following website: http://www.abc.net.au/science/lcs/swf/heart.swf (or http://www.abc.net.au/science/lcs/heart.htm) 2. Click on ENTER 3. Click on ANATOMY to review the anatomy of the heart. 4. When you are ready to conduct the surgery: a. Select INTERN from the three choices provided (Intern, Surgeon, Specialist). This will allow you more time. b. Make sure you read all information on the screen. 5. Type all answers directly on the data sheet. All answers must be written in complete sentences. 6. Select Save As, and use your last name and student ID as a file name. 7. Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when finished. Questions 1 – 10 are short answer questions and should be answered in two to three words or one to two complete sentences. Total: 60 points 1. Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-depleted blood from the superior and inferior vena cava? (6 points)

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