Important Values
Normal pulse rate
72 bpm
the heart is often compared to a
double pump
there is a liquid in your blood called
plasma
How many hearts does an octopus have
3 hearts
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
what is the normal pulse rate
72 bpm
the heart is protected by the
ribs
what do the red blood cells do
they bring oxygen to different parts of your body
most heart attacks happen between what time
8-9 a.m.
The white blood cells are called
vveins
what is the normal blood pressure reading
120/80
how many quarts of blood are pumped every day
5 quarts
what do the white blood cells in your body do
they fight infections in your body
your heart is about the size of your
fist
what do the white blood cells do
brings blood to the body
the heart of a whale is as big as
a car
people with the blood type known as " universal donor"
type O
your heart is about ------ grams
300 grams
Where the right side of the heart pumps blood to
the lungs
The scientific name for a red blood cell
erythrocyte
it beats on an average of ________ beats a day
100,000