Cardio Basics❤️
This blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body
The Aorta
Primary muscle used for breathing
The diaphragm
Hormone that lowers blood sugar
Insulin
Normal fasting blood glucose is less than?
100 mg/dL
Common symptom that is defined as difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
Normal resting heart rate in adults is between __ and __ beats per minute.
60-100 bpm
Tube that connects the throat to the lungs
Trachea
Gland in the neck that regulates metabolism through T3 and T4
Thyroid gland
Anemia means you have low ___ cells
Red blood cells
Yellowing of the skin and eyes
Jaundice
Hypertension
Device that measures how much air you exhale
Spirometer
Complication of diabetes that affects the eye and can lead to blindness
Diabetic retinopathy
People with diabetes are advised to regularly check this part of the body to prevent ulcers
Their feet
Frequent urination and increased thirst are classic symptoms of this disease
Diabetes Mellitus