Functions
What pumps blood throughout the body?
The Heart
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac Muscle
Running, lifting weights, and swimming are all examples of:
Exercising
Usually found in the abdomen; on the largest artery in the body; can be fatal if not taken care of
Aortic Aneurysm (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
What carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
Blood
The number of valves in the heart
4
Eating fruits and vegetables is an example of:
Eating healthy
The amount of force used to pump blood throughout the arteries; if elevated, it is called
High Blood Pressure
What carries oxygenated blood AWAY from the heart & to the body?
Arteries
The main artery in the body
Aorta
True or False: Not using tobacco or drugs decreases the risk of heart failure, heart attack, cancer
True
The amount of blood needed for the heart to function does not reach the heart; artery blockage occurs
Heart Attack
What carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Veins
Blood vessels consist of:
Arteries, Veins, Capillaries
True or False: Maintaining a healthy body weight decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
True
Blood clot blocks an artery in the brain
Stroke
Transfers blood to and from the arteries and veins
Blood is carried through the ______ _______
Blood vessels
True or False: Having blood pressure of 170/90 is a healthy BP to have.
False
Heart muscle is damaged or weakened; does not function properly
Heart Failure (also called Congestive Heart Failure)