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Sections:
The following are the sections that our site is separated into and a description for each. Click on the link to go to the introduction page for each section.
| This section consists of three parts. The macro-structure of the heart (physical make-up). The micro structure of the heart (cells of the heart). An overview of the Circulatory System. | |
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Explanation of how the heart functions and the different processes which occur every time the heart beats. |
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| Three types of the development are discussed. Development of the heart from the embryo to the newborn, from the newborn to the adult, and evolutionary development over time. | |
| A guide to keeping your heart healthy with exercise, a good diet, and abstinence from drugs and alcohol. | |
| Information about the diseases and problems which occur in the heart. | |
| The history, present, and future of heart research and it's pioneers. | |
| The heart as used in literature, poetry, movies, and music. | |
| Interviews with doctors and researchers in heart related fields, as well as advice on pursuing a career in cardiology. | |
| Other great heart sites on the Internet. | |
| Info about the creators, resources, and awards. |
Interact!:
There are many hands on activities on our site. Here are some of them:
| Rotate our 3D heart model in all directions. | |
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Click on the different parts of the heart to find out more about them. |
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| Enter your birth date and find out some cool stuff about your own heart. | |
| Cardiac Cycle Walkthrough| | A flash animation of the cardiac cycle with explanations of each phase. |
| Amazing Facts| | A list of cool stuff to know about the heart. |
There are also many ways you can add your thoughts and ideas to our site. Here are some of them:
| Add more information to any of our sections. | |
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Pose a topic of discussion on our discussion forum. |
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| Have a question? Share it with the world and let one of our experts answer it. |
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