Ch2 - Vocab (pp. 34-39)

Question 1

Cardiology

Answer 1

The study of the heart and the body’s network of blood vessels and their functions

Question 2

Atria

Answer 2

• The pumping mechanisms of the heart
• Upper two chambers
• Thin-walled

Question 3

Ventricles

Answer 3

• Lower two chambers

- Thick-walled

Question 4

Aorta

Answer 4

The body’s largest artery

Question 5

Venae Cavea

Answer 5

The body’s largest vein

Question 6

Blood Pressure

Answer 6

The amount of force that blood exerts upon the walls of the blood vessels.

Question 7

Systolic Pressure

Answer 7

• Pressure during a contraction
• highest number
• first number

Question 8

Diastolic Pressure

Answer 8

• Pressure during relaxation
• lowest number
• second number

Question 9

Pulse

Answer 9

The rhythmic change of pressure that causes the arteries’ walls to bulge outward and then return to normal.

Question 10

Respiratory Tract

Answer 10

1. Nasal/Oral Cavity (nose/mouth)
2. Pharynx (throat)
3. Glottis (opening to the trachea)
4. Larynx (voice box)
5. Trachea (windpipe)
6. Epilglottis
7. Vocal cords
8. Bronchi (branches)
9. Bronchioles (tubes)
10. Aveoli (air sacs)

Question 11

Diaphragm

Answer 11

Thick sheet of muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.