Internet Activities

Chapter 20: The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Tubular Circulation
This site presents information about arteries and veins.
Question: How many miles of vessels are found in an average adult human?

Cholesterol
Learn the facts about cholesterol from the American Heart Association at this site.
Question: What is the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?

Aneurysms
The Texas Heart Institute provides this extensive site about aneurysms.
Question: What is an aneurysm?

Gas Exchange in Humans
This helpful site addresses the basic principles of gas exchange in the human respiratory system.
Question:
A. Describe the two phases of breathing.
B. Critique the use of graphics in this site.