Heart
the main organ of the cardiovascular system; pumps blood throughout the body
heart
True or false: the human body has 4 lungs
false
this type of blood cell carries oxygen around the body
cardiac arrest is
disruption in pulse/ heart beats
vessels that carry blood away from the heart
arteries
flaps that control the speed of blood flow through the heart
valves
true or false: the human body has over 600 muscles
true
this type of blood cell helps fight illnesses and diseases
white blood cells
heart attack is caused by
a blockage
vessels that returns blood to the heart
veins
the largest artery in the body that is located at the top of the heart, carries blood away from the left ventricle!
aorta
What does the term hygiene mean?
clean, cleanliness
the yellowish liquid from blood that helps deliver nutrients and remove waste
plasma
what can help you prevent heart problems
exercise, good diet, avoiding smoking
the tiniest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins
capillaries
large vein that carries blood to the lower and middle parts of the body
Inferior vena cava
What is an example of a macronutrient?
carbs, protein, or fats
What is the most common type of blood in the world
o
what is a sign of having a stroke
slurred speech, loss of facial movements on one side, unable to move arms properly
main chambers in the heart
ventricles
large vein that returns blood from the upper parts of the body (head, neck, shoulders)
Superior Vena Cava
What is the name of the tallest animal on earth?
Giraffe
the average human body has how many liters of blood?
5
what is more common- a heart attack or cardiac arrest?
heart attack
flaps that control the speed of blood flow in the heart
valves