Anatomy
These carry blood back to the heart
What are veins
Blood carries this gas to the tissues within your body
What is oxygen
This nutrient, often found in excess in snack foods, can increase blood pressure
What is sodium
These carry blood away from the heart
What are arteries
This term is used when the flow of blood to your heart muscle becomes blocked
What is a heart attack
(myocardial infarction)
This nutrient, found in bananas, can help to support a steady heartbeat
What is potassium
This boney structure protects the heart
What is the rib cage
(ribs, sternum, vertebrae)
This is the term for the movement of blood throughout the body
What is circulation
Eating too many foods with this kind of fat can raise cholesterol and increase risk for heart disease
What is saturated fat
This is the number of chambers within the heart
What is 4
This molecule, found in red blood cells, binds with oxygen
What is hemoglobin
This nutrient, found in foods like red meat and spinach, helps the blood to carry oxygen
What is iron
These act like gates that control movement of blood through the heart's chambers
What are valves
This side of the heart of pumps oxygenated blood to the body
What is the left side
Foods like vegetables, whole grains, and beans contain this nutrient that helps lower cholesterol
What is fiber