Where is the human heart located?
In the chest
Name one change to your life that could improve your heart health.
Sleep, diet, exercise...
Which animal has the largest heart?
Blue Whale
Who has the faster heartbeat (men or women)?
Women
What are Miss Getz's favorite type of shoes to wear?
Sneakers
What is the name of the body system that contains the heart?
Circulatory system
If someone is having a heart attack, what is the first thing you should do?
Call 911; give aspirin
Which animal has the smallest heart?
The fairyfly
There are 60,000 miles of _____________ in the human body.
Blood vessels
What sport did she play in college?
Softball
How many chambers are in a human heart?
4
How often should a healthy person see a doctor to check on their heart?
every 2-4 years
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
Which animal heart has been transplanted (last year) into a human?
Pig
What type of craft does she do that uses a hook?
What is the average range of a human heart beat per minute?
60-100 beats per minute
Pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels is called...
Blood pressure
Which animal does not have a heart? (aka heartless)
Starfish (jellyfish, coral)
How long can a heart survive outside of the human body (on ice)?
4-6 hours
What does she carry around with her all day at school?
Water bottle
How much blood does the Human heart pump per day?
2,000 gallons per day
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be adminisured if someone is have a heart atack or not breathing. What is the common name for this procedure?
CPR
Which animal has the fastest heart rate?
The pygmy shrew
When was the first successful heart transplant?
1967 (1960s)
What outdoor activity does she enjoy that begins after Thanksgiving?
Hunting