Human Body Systems
The heart is considered an...
Organ
True or False: the heart is the first organ a fetus develops...
True
What does BPM stand for? What does this mean?
Beats per minute, how many times the heart beats in 60 seconds
Cardiovascular excersise or "cardio" keeps the heart healthy. Provide one example of cardio.
Walking, running, biking, swimming, etc.
Which human body system is the Heart the main component of?
The Circulatory System
How big is your heart?
About the size of your fist
What is a "resting heart rate?"
This is your bpm when you’re calm and not doing any physical activity
What is cardiology?
Studying diseases and disorders of the heart
What works with the heart to move blood throughout the body?
Blood vessels
Where is the Heart located?
Between the two lungs
True or False: The heart delivers oxygen all throughout the body...
True
What is a person who studies the heart called?
A cardiologist
How long does it take for blood to travel through the entire circulatory system?
60 Seconds
How many chambers is the heart made up of?
Four
The heart works with what other organ to put fresh oxygen in our blood?
The lungs
What happens during a heart attack?
An artery supplying blood to the heart becomes blocked
How much does a healthy adult heart weigh?
Between 9 and 12 ounces
Name all four chambers of the Heart
Left Atria, Right Atria, Left Ventricle, and Right Ventricle
Why is it important that blood is circulated throughout the body?
To give oxygen to all parts of the body and the blood give new oxygen after our body uses it
About how many heart transplants occur worldwide each year?
3,500