Circulatory System Jeopardy

Parts of The Heart

100

This part of the heart separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Septum

200

This ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta; the strongest chamber.

Left Ventricle

300

This valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.

Pulmonary Valve

400

This structure distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Aorta

500

This valve prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

Tricuspid valve

Let's Talk About Blood, Baby!

100

These blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen, make up about 45% of blood volume, and give blood its red color.

Red Blood Cells

200

These help in blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding, and is important for healing wounds.

Platelets

300

This is the liquid portion of blood (about 55%).

Plasma

400

These blood cells defend the body against infections and diseases, and make up less than 1% of blood.

White blood cells

500

This carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Plasma

CIR-CU-LATION

100

These carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

Arteries

200

These are tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged.

Capillaries

300

These carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Veins

400

This type of circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Systemic

500

This type of circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

Pulmonary 

Heart Health

100

This heart health strategy strengthens the heart muscle and improves circulation, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

Exercise

200

This type of diet promotes heart health.

High in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins

300

This lifestyle choice damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease & stroke.

Smoking and Vaping

400

This lifestyle choice reduces oxygen levels in the blood.

Smoking and vaping

500

These are some healthy ways to manage stress.

Meditation, exercise, and healthy habits is important.

Riddles

100

I beat without hands, I pump without feet, I tell you I'm strong, but I'm not made of concrete.

The heart

200

I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside.

A keyboard

300

I twist and I turn, but I never get lost,
I carry a river, no matter the cost.
From your head to your toes, I go all around,
Yet I stay hidden, never making a sound.

Blood vessels (Arteries and veins)

400

I am always hungry, I must always be fed. The more I eat, the more I grow.

Fire

500

I can be long or short; I can be grown or bought; I can be painted or left bare; I can be round or square.

Fingernails