Functions
The movement of blood through the heart and body
Circulation
The link between smoking and heart disease
Smoking increases the formation of plaque in blood vessels
You can keep your heart strong by
Doing activities, like playing outside, riding your bike, and swimming
Number of chambers the heart has
Four
The beating sound your heart makes comes from
Valves closing
Cardiovascular disease
A broad term that refers to a variety of illnesses that affect the heart and blood vessels
Family history effect on your heart health
A family history could increase your risk of developing heart disease
The atria are the “upstairs” chambers of the heart and these parts are the “downstairs” chambers
Ventricles
With circulation, the heart provides your body with
Oxygen, nutrients, a way to get rid of waste
CAD stands for
Coronary Artery Disease
The link between cholesterol and heart health
When there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries, causing a process called atherosclerosis, a form of heart disease
Wall that separates the left side and right side of the heart
Septum
Parts that act like doors that control blood flow in the heart
Heart valves
Risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease
Overweight, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, and smoking tobacco
The warning signs of a heart attack
Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, shoulder and/or arm pain and weakness
Tubes that carry blood back to the heart
Viens
Gender with higher risk for heart disease
Men
Lifestyle factors that affect the heart
Eating a diet high in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol