Heart Basics
This organ pumps blood through your body
The heart
There are two types of "blood cells" in blood... what are they?
Red and White Blood Cells
The heart’s main job is to do this with blood
Pump it (LOUDER!!!)
These kinds of foods help your heart stay healthy
fruits and veggies
Your heart beats about this many times per MINUTE at rest
60-100
The heart is about the size of this
The fist
These vessels carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
Your heart beats faster when you do this activity
Exercise
Doing this regularly keeps your heart strong
exercise
This is the medical term for when your blood pressure is too high
Hypertension
This sound describes a heartbeat
lub-dub
These vessels carry blood back to the heart
Veins
What's the name of the system that includes the heart and blood vessels?
Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
This drink is best for your heart and body
Water
This is the color of oxygen-rich blood
Red
The heart is located in this part of your body
The chest
These tiny vessels connect arteries and veins
Capillaries
This organ works with the heart to add oxygen to blood
The lungs
Too much of this can be bad for your heart
(lots of answers... junk food!)
This happens to your heart when you feel scared or excited
Beats faster
These bones protect all around your heart
the rib cage
This part of blood carries oxygen
RBC = Red Blood Cell
This side of the heart pumps blood to the body
Left side
Getting enough of this each night helps your heart stay healthy
sleep
Describe 3 places where you can "check a pulse" on a person
Neck, temples, wrist, inner elbow, knee, foot... and more!