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Mod. 1 L. 7-9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| concentrate | To bring together; focus |
| circulatory system | A human biological system that helps blood flow throughout the body |
| circular | Moving or going around in a circle |
| component | A part of a larger object or system |
| transport | The act of carrying something from one place to another |
| cell | The smallest, functioning unit of a living organism |
| plasma | The liquid part of the blood |
| main idea | The main point of what was read |
| chamber | An enclosed space, cavity, or compartment the chambers of the heart |
| inference | A conclusion or opinion reached based on known facts; The result of inferring |
| figurative language | A word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning |
| simile | Comparing two unlike things using “like” and “as” |
| metaphor | Comparing two unlike things without using like or as. |
| erythrocyte | Red blood cells |
| septum | A dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue |
| atrium | One of two sections of the heart that take in blood from the veins |
| ventricle | One of two sections of the heart that pump blood |