Heart Health
What does congenital mean?
something you are born with
What is the area of space between the right and left ventricles called?
the septum
Which blood type is known as the universal blood type?
type O
What is perspiration made of?
water, salt, and other wastes
Which direction do veins carry blood to?
Toward the heart
What is the average heart rate of a healthy adult?
72 beats per min
What is one drop of blood mostly made of?
plasma
Where are the nephrons located?
in the kidneys
What is the push of blood through your blood vessels called?
your pulse
Where does perspiration exit the body?
through pores in the skin
What does the superior vena cava do?
carries blood from the upper body back to the heart
Where are red blood cells made?
in the bone marrow
How many nephrons are in each kidney?
more than a million
Why do blood transfusions not always work?
Different blood types have different sugars in them.
What is congenital septal defect?
an opening in the septum between the right and left ventricle
What do pacemaker cells do?
Send electric currents to your heart muscles to create your heart rate.
Name the four parts of the blood.
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets
What are nephrons?
tiny filters that remove wastes from the kidneys
How many heart chambers do amphibians have?
3
What are 3 ways to keep your heart healthy?
9-11 hours of sleep, working out, eating healthy, etc.
What household item is the aorta's size compared to?
a garden hose
What part of the blood forms scabs?
Platelets
Explain where the kidneys are located.
On either side of your spine just under your bottom ribs.
If you took all your veins and blood vessels and lined them up, how many times could they wrap around the globe?
2 and a half times