Components of Blood
This component of the blood is used to fight off diseases and infections.
White Blood Cells
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
We inhale oxygen and exhale what?
Carbon Dioxide
This is the tiniest blood vessel. It is also the site where gas exchange takes place.
The Capillaries
The average resting heart rate for a person is approximately ________ to ________ BPM.
60 to 100 BPM
This component of blood is the liquid portion and it makes up approximately 55% of the blood's total volume.
Plasma
What is the main vein called that brings blood BACK into the heart? Hint: There are two choices.
Superior vena cava OR Inferior vena cava
What is the scientific name for the windpipe?
The Trachea
These vessels take deoxygenated blood BACK to the heart to get more oxygen.
Veins
What are the two locations on the body that we used in class to measure heart rate?
The wrist and neck
This component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
Red Blood Cells
Which side of the heart holds oxygenated blood that is ready to be pumped out to the body?
The left side
What is the tube called that splits into the left and right lungs?
Bronchi or Bronchus
These vessels take oxygenated blood AWAY from the heart to the rest of the body.
Arteries
A highly trained, elite level athlete typically has a very ________ resting heart rate?
Low
This component of blood is used to help form clots when your skin gets cut.
Platelets
What are the two different types of chambers called in the heart?
Atrium & Ventricles
Which muscle (located below the lungs) is responsible for allowing the lungs to expand when we inhale?
The Diaphragm
These vessels contain valves to ensure that blood flows in one direction and does not flow backwards.
Veins
List TWO different things that can affect someone's resting heart rate?
Possible Answers:
Genetics, Age, Medications/Drugs/Tobacco, Diet, Bodyweight, Activity Levels, Hydration, Amount of Sleep, Health Problems, Gender, Stress, Temperature.
These TWO components of blood make up only about 1% of the total volume of blood.
Platelets & White Blood Cells
What is the main artery that sends blood AWAY from the heart called?
At what structure in the lungs does oxygen finally get transported into the bloodstream?
The Alveoli
These vessels contain strong muscular walls in order to withstand high pressure that the heart creates when it forcefully pumps blood.
Arteries
What is the formula used to estimate someone's MAXIMUM heart rate?
220 - Age = Max HR