Cardiovascular System Parts
The main pump of the body
Heart
The pathway for air and food
Pharynx
The cardiovascular system is also called the
circulatory system
The respiratory system brings in _______ and removes ______
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Name two risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco, Misuse of Alcohol or Drugs, Lack of exercise, Unhealthy Diet, Stress, ETC.
The tubes that carry blood
Blood vessels
The voice box; helps you speak
Larynx
The cardiovascular system moves ______ and ______ through the body
Oxygen and nutrients
During gas exchange in the alveoli, oxygen moves ______ the bloodstream while carbon dioxide moves ______ the bloodstream
Into
Out of
Name two risk factors for respiratory diseases
Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco, Air pollution, Occupational chemicals/dust, recurring lower respiratory infections, Alpha-1 deficiency, ETC.
The 4 chambers of the heart
Right and Left Atrium
Right and Left ventricle
Two large tubes that enter each lung
Bronchi
The cardiovascular system removes
waste
When the diagram contracts, you breathe ____.
When the diagram relaxes, you breathe ______.
Out
The leading cause of death in the U.S.
Cardiovascular Disease
The difference between arteries and veins
Arteries carry blood away
Veins carry blood to the heart
Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
The purpose of white blood cells is to
fight infection
The site where gas exchange occurs
Alveoli
Identify ONE respiratory disease
Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD, Flu, COVID-19, RSV, ETC.
Red is ________ blood
Blue is _________ blood
Oxygenated
De-oxygenated
Diaphragm
Explain the circulation pathway of blood traveling through the heart to the rest of the body
Body- right side of heart- lungs- left side of heart- body
Explain the pathway of air through our body
Nose- Nasal Cavity- Pharynx-Larynx- Trachea- Bronchi- Bronchioles- Alveoli
Avoid smoking or using tobacco/vaping products and alcohol. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise daily, eat a healthy diet, get quality sleep, manage stress, schedule regular health screenings, and take steps to prevent infections, ETC.