Cardio System
What does the prefix CARDIO mean?
Heart
The cardiovascular system is made up of the _______ and blood vessels
heart
The heart is about the size of:
your fist (or double fist)
What is hypertension?
High Blood pressure
With every breath, what stops other organisms from entering your body?
Muscus
What does vascular mean?
Vessels
The function of the respiratory system is to provide:
Oxygen
Is the heart in the center of the chest or to the side?
Center
What is about a normal blood pressure?
120/80
What is the purpose of Cilia?
Which direction does blood flow in an artery?
Away from the heart
What is the function of the Cardiovascular system?
fights diseases
transports material- such as vitamins and mineral
removes wastes
The heart is the shape of a:
cone
The systolic pressure is the top number. What does it represent?
the heart working
What is responsible for allowing people to speak?
the Larynx
What is the name of the bottom chambers of the heart?
Ventricles
Respiratory system:
In the lungs, ______________ divide like branches of a tree into smaller tubes
Bronchi
Is the heart a muscle?
Yes..
Therefore you must exercise it like you do other muscles!
What is your blood composed of?
Red Blood Cells- carries oxygen
White Blood Cells- fights germs
Plasma- mostly water with vitamins and minerals
Platlets- clots blood
... know the function of each one
At the end of the smallest tubes in the lungs are millions of tiny sacs called ____________ This is where air and blood exchange.
Alveoli
What is the name of the valve in the left side of the heart?
Mitral Valve
What is the name of the system that takes blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
Pulmonary System
What is the artery that carries blood out of the heart?
Aorta
What is a small group of cells in the right atrium that tells your heart muscles to contract?
Pacemaker
What are 6 ways to keep your respiratory system healthy?
Avoid Smoking
Avoid Air Pollution
Avoid Respiratory Infections (like bronchitis)
Get regular exercise
Maintain a healthy weight
If Asthmatic, stay away from triggers as much as possible