structure and function of the heart
In the cardiovascular system, what gas is exchanged during breathing?
Oxygen from the lungs to the blood stream and Carbon dioxide from the blood stream to the lungs
what are the main risk factors of someone who smokes cigarettes or vapes
Heart attacks, Strokes, lung disease, high blood pressure.
What is the term for when the heart suddenly stops beating?
whats is cardiac arrest?
What is the term for the number of times the heart beats in one minute?
Answer: What is heart rate?
What is a recommended way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Maintaining a healthy weight
what do arteries and veins do?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart
What is the addictive substance in both cigarettes and vaping?
Tobacco and nicotine
What are the smallest blood vessels in the body?
Answer: What are capillaries
What is the main organ of the cardiovascular system?
Answer: What is the heart?
Name one lifestyle factor that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Answer: What is smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, etc.?
What are the four chambers of the heart called?
left atrium and right atrium (upper chambers), and the left ventricle and right ventricle (lower chambers).
What does drinking lots of alcohol do to your body?
Increase your chances of stroke or heart attack (
What are the three main types of blood vessels in the body?
Answer: What are arteries, veins, and capillaries
What is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries?
Answer: What is blood pressure
What activity should individuals engage in regularly to promote good cardiovascular health and overall well-being?
Answer: What is physical activity or exercise?
what issues does having a dilated ventricle lead to?
blood clots in the heart, heart failure, and even sudden cardiac death.
What unit is used to measure blood pressure?
What is millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
What is the main function of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system?
What is carrying oxygen to the body's tissues?
What is a healthy habit that can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease?
Answer: What is consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
Name the wall located in the heart that separates the oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to stop them from mixing
interventricular septum
Which side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Answer: What is the right side
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
What is a behavior that can contribute to better cardiovascular health and overall well-being by helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation?
What is practicing stress management techniques, such as meditation or yoga?