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Cardiovascular

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What is the purpose of the Aorta? To deliver oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the whole body.
What is the purpose of the Superior Vena Cava? To deliver deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.
What is the purpose of the Inferior Vena Cava? To deliver deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.
What is the purpose of the Pulmonary Artery? To deliver deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
What is the purpose of the Pulmonary Vein? To deliver oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
What is the purpose of the Coronary Arteries? To deliver oxygenated blood to the Heart.
What is the purpose of Veins? To carry blood to the Heart from the body (Deoxygenated).
What is the purpose of Arteries? To carry blood to the body from the Heart (Oxygenated)
What is the purpose of Capillaries? Connects Arteries and Veins, is where the gas exchange takes place.
What is the purpose of Red Blood Cells? To carry oxygen.
What is the purpose of White Blood Cells? To fight off infection.
What is the purpose of Plasma? To carry blood cells and platelets through blood vessels.
What is the purpose of Platelets? To clot blood if cut.
What organ of the body is the term "Pulmonary" related to? The Lungs.
What is Hypertension? High blood pressure levels.
What is a Heart Attack? A blood clot blocks the Coronary Arteries from supplying blood to the Heart.
What is a Stroke? An artery bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is clogged.
What is Cardiac Arrest? The Heart stops beating unexpectedly.
Explain what Bypass Surgery is. Heart surgeons reroute blood flow around a blockage in the Coronary Arteries.
What is the average adult blood pressure reading? 120/80.
What is the average middle school student blood pressure reading? 110/70
What is the average resting heart rate? 72 BPM
How many chambers are there in the Heart? 4
What is the name given for a doctor who specializes in treating the Heart and cardiovascular system? Cardiologist
How many blood types are there? 4
What blood type is known as the "Universal Donor?" O-
List the warning sings/symptoms of a Stroke. • Sudden severe headaches • Sudden numbness/weakness on one side of the body • Sudden confusion/trouble with speech • Sudden trouble with vision/double vision
List the warning sings/symptoms of a Heart Attack. • Pain spreads to neck, shoulders, and arms • Uncomfortable pressure/pain in center of chest • Chest discomfort with sweating, nausea, and lightheadedness • Shortness of breath
List the parts of the Heart in order of blood flow through the Heart. 1. Superior/Inferior Vena Cava 2. Right Atrium 3. Right Ventricle 4. Pulmonary Artery 5. Lungs 6. Pulmonary Vein 7. Left Atrium 8. Left Ventricle 9. Aorta 10. Body
Describe at least 4 things you can do to help prevent heart disease and stroke. • Getting plenty of rest • Eating healthy • Exercising • Don't smoke or use tobacco • Maintain a healthy weight • Manage stress
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