PARTS
What organ is at the center of the circulatory system?
Heart (Happy Valentine's Day!)
What do red blood cells deliver from the heart to the rest of the body?
Oxygen
A machine that can be used to replace a damaged heart is called
An artificial heart
Is Mr. L older or younger than Lebron James?
Older
What blood vessels carry OXYGENATED blood AWAY from the heart?
Arteries
What color is the blood in your veins and why?
Blue, because it has no oxygen
When a doctor or nurse puts that thing on your arm that squeezes it really hard, what are they trying to test?
Your blood pressure
Who performed the halftime show at the Superbowl this past weekend?
Rihanna
What blood vessels carry DEOXYGENATED (no oxygen) blood TOWARD the heart?
Veins
What do platelets do?
Heal cuts and prevent blood clots.
The beeping noise that you hear in hospital scenes in the movies is from what sort of machine?
Electrocardiogram (ECG) or Heartbeat Machine
What fast food chain uses the slogan "have it your way?"
Burger King
What blood vessels connect the veins and arteries, and are responsible for delivering oxygen to the rest of the body?
Capillaries
Why does your heart rate increase when you exercise?
Because the parts of your body that are exercising need more oxygen.
How much blood does a person donate at one time?
A pint.
What is Darth Vader's real name?
Anakin Skywalker
What type of blood cells help fight off infection?
White blood cells
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Give an example of why someone might need donated blood.
Many possible answers!
What was the top grossing movie of 2022?
Top Gun: Maverick