Transport Worksheet 1C/Living Environment
AMSCO Textbook

Pages where the answers may be found in the newer edition will appear second and are indicated in
bold print.

Use complete sentences to answer the questions which follow.  Please place these
responses on your own paper.

1.     What type of signal starts our heartbeat?  What is the structure that sends out this
        signal?  (p. 191) (p. 200)
2.     What does an electrocardiogram specifically study?  (pp. 192-193) (pp. 200-201)
3.     What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?  (p. 190) (p. 198)
4.     What is a normal blood pressure in a healthy young adult?  What are considered
         to be the minimum values for a diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension)?  (p. 190)
        (p. 198)