Learning Objective: 2.

1 Understanding the transport system in humans

Learning Outcomes:
Describe the circulatory system as a system of tubes with a pump and valves that
ensure one-way flow of blood.
State the function of the heart.
Identify the structure of the human heart.
1.

Complete the statement below to describe the circulatory system in human using the
words given.
blood

valves

heart

The __________________ in the human body flows in a one-way direction.

The __________________ pumps the blood through tubes called blood vessels.
The ___________________ ensure the blood flows in one direction.
2.

Complete the following statement to state the function of the heart.

The hearts is a muscular organ that _____________ blood to all parts of the body.

3.

Label the diagram below to show the structure of human heart using the words given.
Left ventricle

Vena cava

Pulmonary vein

a.

b.

d.
c.

Tricuspid valve

Learning Objective: 2.1 Understanding the transport system in humans

Answer Scheme
1.

Complete the statement below to describe the circulatory system in human using the
words given.
blood

valves

heart

The blood in the human body flows in a one-way direction.

The heart pumps the blood through tubes called blood vessels.
The valves ensure the blood flows in one direction.
2.

Complete the following statement to state the function of the heart.

The hearts is a muscular organ that pumps blood to all parts of the body.

3.

Label the diagram below to show the structure of human heart using the words given.
Left ventricle

Vena cava

Pulmonary vein

Tricuspid valve

a. Pulmonary vein

b. Vena cava

d. Left ventricle
c. Tricuspid valve