Basic building blocks that contain DNA
Cells
Often caused by poor nutrition, lack of exercise, drugs, alcohol and obesity. Some heart diseases are congenital, meaning they are present at birth
Heart Disease
What is the cardiovascular systems function
Transports blood that contains oxygen, nutrients, and hormones from the heart to the rest of the body.
Name 2 risk factors for disease
Smoking
Alcohol
Drug use
Poor diet
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Chronic stress
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure due to obesity
A group of organs that work together
Organ (Body) Systems
Name 2 ways to prevent Respiratory diseases
Never smoke. If you do, quit immediately.
Avoid second-hand smoke
Cardiovascular aerobic exercise
Avoid sniffing any toxic fumes or substances.
What are the parts of the cardiovascular system
Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood.
Name 3 Healthy lifestyle choices
Good Nutrition
Exercise
Managing stress
Avoiding drugs, alcohol and drugs
Delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones throughout the body.
Circulatory System
It is often caused by chronic alcohol or drug use, as well as obesity.
Liver disease
Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
What is aerobic exercise?
What are some examples?
Exercise that increases your heart rate
Some examples of aerobic exercise include:
Walking
Lightly jogging
Swimming laps
Dancing
Skating
Rollerblading
Cycling
Breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy, growth, and repair
Digestive System
Caused by eating foods that contain gluten. It is often genetic and runs in families.
Celiac Disease
What do Veins do?
Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart
What is Anaerobic exercise
Performing high intensity activities. Fast, powerful, short bursts of exercise
Protects the body from the environment, regulates temperature, and helps us feel things.
Integumentary System
Is inflammation in tendons, which help stabilize our muscles & bones
Tendonitis
What do white blood cells do?
Help with disease or injury response.
Name 3 examples of anaerobic exercise
Sprinting
Push-ups
Pull-ups
Burpees
Mountain climbers