Heart
This body system is a crucial part of your body because it supplies oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to the rest of the body. It also removes waste such as carbon dioxide.
Cardiovascular system.
These vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
Arteries
What is the most common heart disease called?
Coronary Artery Disease
The max number of beats per minute during intense exercise is called the ______ heart rate.
Max heart rate.
What is the body's largest organ?
Skin
Myocardium
These vessels carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.
Veins
DAILY DOUBLE!
What is considered a normal blood pressure?
120/80
How many heart rate zones are there?
5
The _____ glands can cause acne or dandruff.
Oil glands
How many gallons of blood does the heart pump throughout the body per day?
2,000 gallons
These small vessels connect arteries and veins and allow for oxygen to be passed between them.
Smoking, alcohol, drug use, poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, diabetes, high blood pressure
What is the best zone for long-term cardiovascular health?
Zone 2
Name 2 general skin care hygiene tips.
Shower/bathe regularly with soap & water, use antiperspirant or deodorant, wear clean clothing, gently wash face, never scrub the skin, wear sunscreen, wash hands with soap and water
The right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, and left ventricle are referred to as the four _____ of the heart.
Chambers
Red blood cells
Why is high blood pressure bad?
The heart needs to pump harder to get blood throughout the body, putting strain on the vessels and heart muscle.
How many minutes of cardiovascular exercise do you a week to maintain a healthy heart?
150 minutes
When you do not brush or floss your teeth, you can get _______ decay.
Tooth decay
Tricuspid, bicuspid, pulmonary, and aortic refer to the ______ of the heart.
Valves
What is the name of the substance in the blood that helps form clots to stop bleeding?
Platelet
Heart disease is caused when ______ cause blockages in the heart vessels.
Plaques
What is max heart rate calculation?
220 - age
Name 3 hair and teeth hygiene tips.
Wash hair regularly with shampoo, comb/brush hair daily, use specialized shampoos for dandruff, brush and floss teeth 2x a day, visit dentist 2x a year for cleanings, eat calcium rich foods, avoid sugary foods.