Biology Chapter 11: Circulation

Vocabulary
Objectives
11:1  The Process of Circulation
page 222
circulatory system
Identify the circulatory system.
Compare the circulatory system of earthworms, insects, and humans.
11:2  The Human Heart
page 225
atrium
venticle
artery
vein
valve
tricuspid valve
bicuspid valve
semilunar valve
pulmonary artery
pulmonary vein
vena cava
aorta
Describe how blood is pumped through the heart.
Explain what causes the sounds the heart makes.
Trace the pathway of blood through the left and right sides of the heart.
11:3  Blood Vessels
page 232
blood pressure
artery
vein
capillary
Discuss the importance of arteries.
List four traits of veins.
Give the function of capillaries.
11:4  Problems of the Circulatory System
page 236
hypertension
cholesterol
coronary vessel
heart attack
Explain how blood pressure is mesured.
Trace the events before and after a heart attack.
Relate ways to help prevent and correct heart problems.