The Heart
What direction do veins carry blood?
Veins carry blood TOWARDS the heart
What situations make your heart beat faster?
physical activity/exercise
stress/anxiety (body releases adrenaline)
caffeine
strong emotions
high altitude/low oxygen
During DWAS, we featured 2 Physicians. Name one of them.
Dr. Frempong (DWAS - Eye)
Dr. Fields (DWAS - Brain)
What do you call the flap-like structures that prevent blood from flowing backward?
Valves
Why does exercise good for our heart?
When you exercise, your heart has to pump more blood. Over time, this repeated “workout” strengthens the heart muscle, so it can pump more blood with less effort.
What does CEYE stand for?
Center for Excellence in Youth Education
Which side of the heart is thicker?
The Left Side
What is the medical term for when your heart beats irregularly?
Arrythmia
Name 3 CEYE Staff Members