Heart facts
How many times in a day does your heart beat?
Why was the Pacemaker made?
To help people with slow heartbeats
What are some of the devices Otis Boykin made?
Name one
Electronic wire precision resistor used in TVs, Radios, Computers and military systems, Pacemaker unit, Device resistant to temperature and pressure, and Electrical capacitors.
True or false
The heart does the least work in your body.
False
The heart is actually the hardest working muscle in the body
What does the pacemaker actually do?
They regulate slow heatbeats with electricity
Did Boykin make all of his inventions by himself?
No, he worked with other egineers and companies. One of these people was Hal Fruth.
How many times does your heart beat per minute?
How big is a pacemaker?
It can be the size of a matchbox or smaller. It weighs about 20 - 50 grams.
What university did Boykin study in and subjects?
He studied at Fisk University in Tenasee
He studied physics and chemistry
How many litres of blood are pumped per minute?
5.7 litres
How long will the pacemaker battery last?
6 - 10 years
Why is the invention of the pacemaker and the resistors very important today?
The pacemaker is important because it helps save lives.
The resistors are important because they are used in modern technology. (Like your phones)
How many times does the heart beat in an average person's lifetime?
2.6 bilion times
Does the Pacemaker just shock your heart all the time?
No. they monitor the heart's natural electrical activity, only firing when the heart rate drops too low.
What did Boykin work on in Word War 2?
He worked on airplane control systems during World War 2.