The Heart
Where is the heart found?
The heart is found in the chest.
What does the heart pump around the body?
It pumps blood around the body.
Name 3 activities that keeps your heart strong.
Running
Jumping
dancing
Which body part helps control the heartbeat?
The brain
Which is healthier to drink: water or soda?
Water is healthier.
What is the size of the heart compared to?
The size of the heart is compared to a fist.
What carries blood around the body?
The blood vessels carry blood around the body.
How many minutes should children aim to be active each day?
Children should aim to be active about 60 minutes.
What happens to your heartbeat when you run?
It beats faster
Which is a better snack: apple slices or candy?
Apple slices.
What is the color of the heart?
The heart is red in color.
Name two things that the blood carries to different parts of the body.
The blood carries oxygen and nutrients around the body.
Name two healthy food that are good choices for your heart.
Fruits and vegetables
(any other healthy food is acceptable).
Why does the heart need to pump blood to the brain?
The heart needs to pump blood to the brain because the brain needs oxygen and nutrients.
Why is sleep important for your heart and body?
It gives the heart and the body rest.
What type of body part is the heart and why?
Internal or external
The heart is an internal organ because it is found inside our body
What does the blood carries away from the body?
The blood carries unwanted waste products.
Name two things you can do other than exercise to keep your heart healthy.
Eat healthy foods, drink water, get enough sleep.
Explain how the brain and heart works together.
The brain helps control how fast the heart beats, while the heart pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
Your friend wants to play video games all afternoon. What could you suggest they do instead to help keep their heart healthy?
Go outside and play, walk, run, dance, ride a bicycle, or do another active activity.
What is the name of the heart doctor?
Cardiologist
What's the name of the test that is done to know if the heart is healthy.
Echocardiogram
True or False. Getting enough sleep ONLY helps the heart rest and not the brain.
False
True or False. Drinking lots of sugary drinks is good for the heart.
False
Your heart is beating faster after you ran around the playground. Explain why this happened and how the brain and heart worked together.
The brain noticed that the body was active and helped tell the heart to beat faster. The heart pumped more blood around the body so the muscles and brain could get the oxygen and nutrients they needed.