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Assignment 8
 

Assignment 8

In the previous assignments, you examined many different aspects of the cardiovascular system to learn about the homeostasis of blood pressure. Work together in a group of four students to complete these exercises.

Working in a group, in pairs, or alone, create a cardiovascular condition where one parameter has been changed to create an abnormal situation and run the experiment. If you are working in a group divided into pairs, show the experiment to the other pair in your group. Ask this pair to identify the problem and suggest possible interventions, then have them test their possible interventions to see if they can bring about the desired effect. Discuss the following questions.
1 .       Was the group successful in diagnosing the problem? Why or why not?  



2 .       Which interventions were suggested? Did the interventions work? Why or why not?  



3 .       Are the interventions that were suggested realistic manipulations that might be used in a clinical setting? Discuss your experiments and results with your instructor to help you answer this question.  








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