EPISODE · May 19, 2022 · 45 MIN
Don't Miss a Beat with MCAT Cardiology
from Jack Westin MCAT Podcast · host Jack Westin
Dive deep into the complex field of the cardiovascular system of the human body with MCAT tutor Phil Hawkins and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calerón Muñiz. Explore the relationship between veins and arteries and how blood flows differently through both. You'll even come out with a deeper understanding of portals and anastomotic loops, which often trick students on the MCAT. The heart has many chambers and valves which all serve unique purposes. Learn how the human heart is compared to water flow and tested on the MCAT. Never underestimate how vital this topic is to not only the MCAT, but also in the world of medicine. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Vascular in Cardiovascular 3:45 Differences in Vascular Structure 7:06 Cardiovascular Knowledge in Medical School 10:56 The Path of Vessels 12:55 The Heart 15:55 Lamb Rat 20:19 Cardiac Muscles 21:45 Gap Junctions 24:43 Signals in the Heart 31:00 Sinus of the Heart 36:17 The Heart and Hormones 38:55 Problems in Blood Supply About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality MCAT resources. Jack Westin understands that students can't crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT Science and CARS courses, taught by the world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT - it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring Free Resources: https://instagram.com/jackwestinmcat
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Dive deep into the complex field of the cardiovascular system of the human body with MCAT tutor Phil Hawkins and Harvard Medical Student Azaii Calerón Muñiz. Explore the relationship between veins and arteries and how blood flows differently through both. You'll even come out with a deeper understanding of portals and anastomotic loops, which often trick students on the MCAT. The heart has many chambers and valves which all serve unique purposes. Learn how the human heart is compared to water flow and tested on the MCAT. Never underestimate how vital this topic is to not only the MCAT, but also in the world of medicine. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Vascular in Cardiovascular 3:45 Differences in Vascular Structure 7:06 Cardiovascular Knowledge in Medical School 10:56 The Path of Vessels 12:55 The Heart 15:55 Lamb Rat 20:19 Cardiac Muscles 21:45 Gap Junctions 24:43 Signals in the Heart 31:00 Sinus of the Heart 36:17 The Heart and Hormones 38:55 Problems in Blood Supply About Jack Westin - The team at Jack Westin is dedicated to a single goal: giving students the highest quality MCAT resources. Jack Westin understands that students can't crush the MCAT without the perfect blend of critical thinking and fundamental science knowledge. To this end, Jack Westin is dedicated to providing students with cutting edge comprehensive tools, courses, and practice materials. The Jack Westin MCAT Science and CARS courses, taught by the world's best and most engaging MCAT instructors, are designed to do more than just teach students the MCAT - it supercharges studying and encourages lifelong learning. Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-805-6292 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses Tutoring https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring Free Resources: https://instagram.com/jackwestinmcat
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