Functions I
Define the function of the heart.
The heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body.
What does the heart do?
Pump blood through the circulatory system
What type of organ is the heart?
A vital organ
What do humans breathe that is vital to their survival?
Oxygen
Tell me what type of blood vessel carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Arteries
How do you say 'El sistema Circulatorio'?
The Circulatory System
What part of the heart are the ventricals in?
The bottom or lower part of the heart
What do veins do?
They carry blood back to the heart.
Explain the function of white blood cells.
White blood cells target germs and virus cells to fight infections.
The human heart has four ___.
Ventricles
What do you call the two atriums?
The left and right atrium
Explain the function of red blood cells.
They absorb oxygen into the lungs and transport it to the rest of the body.
Explain the function of platelets.
They clump together in order to stop bleeding; they cause blood clots.
These carry blood from the body into the heart.
Capillaries.
How many gallons of blood does the heart pump per day?
About 2,000
How many times does the heart beat per day?
Approximately 100,000 beats per day
What does blood have to be pumped through to reach the rest of the body?
The aorta
What protects the heart?
Ribs (many bones surrounding the heart)