Mrs. MacColl's Biology Page

Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

Study Guide

Be sure to understand the following biology terms.  By defining these terms in your own words and by giving an example of the following terms you will begin to understand their meaning.  (Example:  a stimulus is a change in environment or anything a living thing responds to.  An example of a stimulus is a loud noise.)

Biology IH & Biology I

  • Myocardium

  • Pericardium

  • Atrium

  • Ventricle

  • Septum

  • Pulmonary circulation

  • Systemic circulation

  • Valve

  • Pacemaker

  • Aorta

  • Artery

  • Vein

  • Capillary

  • Atherosclerosis

  • Plasma

  • Hemoglobin

  • Hemophilia

  • Platelet

  • Red blood cell

  • White blood cell

  • Vena cava (superior and inferior)

  • Heart attack

  • Stroke

  • Pharynx

  • Trachea

  • Larynx

  • Bronchus

  • Alveolus

  • Diaphragm

Be able to answer the following questions thoroughly:

 

  • What are the structures of the circulatory system?

  • What are the three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

  • What is the function of each type of blood cell?

  • Differentiate between arteries, veins, and capillaries.

  • Differentiate between the pulmonary and systemic loops of circulation.

  • Summarize the path that blood flows through the heart.

  • Summarize the structures of the respiratory system through which air passes.

  • How does smoking affect the respiratory system?

  • Describe three diseases that can be caused by smoking.

If you study, starting today, with the help of this study guide, you will do AWESOME! Good Luck!