Cardiovascular System
What is the upper chamber of the heart called
atrium
Liquid component of blood
plasma
2 componenets of breathing
inhalation and exhalation
What is arrhythmia
irregular heartbeat
Why is it important to know your blood type/loved ones blood type?
if a situation happens where a transfusion is necessary
What is the lower chamber of the heart called
ventricle
Cells that carry oxygen from lungs to all parts of your body
red blood cells
Sacs where gases are exchanged between air and blood
alveoli
What is the difference between a heart attack and stroke
arteries blocked to heart = heart attack
arteries blocked to the brain = stroke
What type of blood pressure would 90/60 ----- 119/79 be classified as?
Normal
The rate at which your heart muscles contract is regulated by
pacemaker
Cells that help protect you against disease and other substances
white blood cells
Dome shaped muscle that flattens during inhalation and moves upward during exhalation
diaphragm
What are the 3 functions of the cardiovascular system
delivering materials
removing wastes
fighting diseases
What type of blood pressure would lower than 90/60 be classified as?
Low
Force at which blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels
blood pressure
Cell fragments that play an important role in blood clotting
platelets
Disorder which respiratory passageways become inflamed
asthma
What are 3 possible food substitutes to improve cardiovascular health?
mayo = mustard
whole milk = skim milk
ice cream = froyo
cookies = fruit
hamburger = turkey burger
What type of blood pressure would 140/90 or greater be classified as?
hypertension
What are the 3 main types of blood vessels
arteries, capillaries, veins
What are the 4 blood types
A, B, AB, O
What are 3 common respiratory infections?
cold
influenza
bronchitis
pneumonia
What are 4 ways to keep the respiratory system healthy
avoid smoking/pollution
exercise
avoid respiratory infections
healthy weight
What is the main role of the respiratory system?
breathing