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Chapter 23 Vocab-Sci
Chapter 23 Science Vocabulary Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abnormally High Blood Pressure. | Hypertension |
| The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart through the pulmonary arteries, capillaries, and veins. | Pulmonary circulation |
| The flow of blood from the heart to all parts of the body and back to the heart. | Systemic circulation |
| A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body's organs. | Artery |
| In biology, a vessel that carries blood to the heart. | Vein |
| When heart muscle cells die and part of the heart muscle is damaged. | Heart Attack |
| When a blood vessel in the brain becomes clogged it ruptures. | Stroke |
| A collection of organs that transport blood throughout the body. | Cardiovascular system |
| The rhythmic change in blood pressure. | Pulse |
| A tiny blood vessel that allows exchange between blood and cells in other tissue. | Capillary |