The heart!!
What is the organ pumps blood throughout the body and has four chambers.
The heart!!
What organ in your body controls your thoughts, memory, and feelings?
the brain
What type of exercise makes your muscles stronger, like push-ups or lifting weights?
resistance training
When performing CPR on an adult, where do you place your hands?
the center of the chest
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
What are the atria?
What part of the brain helps you think, make decisions, and plan?
ie. temporal, frontal
Its the frontal lobe
What type of exercise makes your heart and lungs stronger, like running, swimming, or biking?
cardio
What do the letters “CPR” stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents blood from flowing backward?
What is the mitral (or bicuspid) valve?
What are the chemical messengers in the brain that send signals between nerve cells called?
neurotransmitters
What is the recommended amount of daily exercise for most teenagers?
60 min
If someone is choking and cannot breathe, what life-saving technique can you use?
What is the Heimlich maneuver
What is the name of the heart’s natural pacemaker that initiates each heartbeat?
What is the sinoatrial (SA) node?
hat is the long-term storage area of the brain that helps you remember facts and events?
hippocampus
What substance builds up in your muscles during intense exercise and can cause a burning feeling?
lactic acid
When performing CPR on a newborn, how many fingers do you use to press on the chest?
two fingers
A 55-year-old patient complains of chest pain that occurs with exertion, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue. Blood tests reveal high cholesterol levels, and imaging shows blockages in the coronary arteries. Based on these symptoms, what heart condition is this patient most likely experiencing?
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A 16-year-old student has been having extreme mood changes. Some days they feel very happy, full of energy, and talk quickly, while other days they feel very sad, tired, and have trouble focusing. Based on these symptoms, what mental health condition might this student be experiencing?
bipolar disease
What type of exercise involves short bursts of high-intensity activity that can produce lactic acid in your muscles?
anaerobic exercise
When checking an unconscious person, what are the three things you should look for in the “ABC” of first aid?
What are Airway, Breathing, and Circulation?