1. A baby is born with a hole between the right and left atrium. Thinking of the anatomy of the heart, what symptoms would you expect to see?
How would the symptoms be different if the hole was located between the right and left ventricles? Explain your answer.
2. Several types of artificial hearts are being developed and tested. What are the three essential characteristics a truly useful artificial heart must have. book to use or internet research resources.
Scanlon, V.C., & Sanders, T. (2015). Essentials of anatomy and physiology. Philadelphia, Pa.; FA Davis Company.