Heart Anatomy
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
Heart
What type of exercise strengthens your heart?
Cardio (aerobic exercise)
What carries oxygen in your blood?
Red blood cells
Is the “love heart” shape anatomically accurate?
No
What number do you call in the U.S. during a medical emergency?
911
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
How many minutes of moderate exercise per day are teens recommended to get?
About 60 minutes
What blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
True or False: Stress can affect your heart health
True
What are chest compressions used for?
To keep blood circulating during cardiac arrest
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
the atria
Name one risk factor for heart disease.
High blood pressure, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, high cholesterol, etc.
What blood vessels carry blood back to the heart?
Veins
What hormone is released when you feel love or happiness that can positively affect your heart?
Oxytocin
What is a major symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain/pressure
What are the two lower chambers of the heart called?
the ventricles
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is blood pressure measuring?
What is blood pressure measuring?
Laughing is good for your heart. Why?
It reduces stress and improves blood flow
True or False: Only adults can have heart problems.
False
Which side of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body?
the left side
What is the purpose of an AED?
To deliver a shock to restore a normal heart rhythm
What is considered a normal blood pressure for teens/adults (around)?
About 120/80
What lifestyle factor connects both mental health and heart health?
Sleep (also stress management, exercise, healthy diet)
What is the correct compression rate for CPR?
100–120 compressions per minute