Functions of the systems
What organ pumps blood through the body
The heart
What is pink, on either side of the heart and is an organ in the respiratory system
The lungs
Happens when a heart muscle is damaged. A _____ attack
Heart attack
What is the size of the average adult heart
10-12oz closest answer wins
What organ carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart to the body
The aorta; arteries
What connects the lungs to the throat and is in the respiratory system
Trachea(windpipe)
A form of cancer tumors in the lungs
Lung cancer
Do men or women’s hearts beat faster
Women’s
What carries blood back to the heart?
Veins
Carries air to the lungs and is tubed shaped
Bronchi
Very common associated with the inability to breathe especially during exercise
Asthma
At what stage do humans have the fastest heartbeat etc. Elderly,Adult, young adult, child, newborn
Newborn
What allows for exchanges waste, gasses, and nutrients between the blood and body tissues
Capillaries
Entry point for air
Nose and nasal cavity (I’ll give you points if you said mouth tho 😭)
A condition which happens when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Common amongst older people and have to watch their salt intake high _____ ______
High blood pressure
How many gallons of blood does the average heart pump per day
2000
Where does gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
Muscle that helps with breathing
Diaphragm
Genetic disease affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts, and passageways.
Cystic fibrosis
What gender suffers the most heart related deaths
Women