Human Bio Ch5-Heart Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What part of the brain controls the heartbeat? | Sinoatrial node |
| Where is the blood low in oxygen in the heart? | The pulmonary arteries |
| Another term for the right atrioventricular valve? | Tricuspid |
| Where is the blood high in oxygen for the heart? | The pulmonary veins |
| When the arteries stretch and recoil from the pressure of blood flow, it is called a? | pulse |
| The pressure of blood against the wall of the blood vessel is? | Systolic pressure |
| The pressure of blood from recoil of arterial wall is? (Happens during atrial contraction) | Diastolic pressure |
| High blood pressure, systolic greater than 140, diastolic greater than 90 | Hypertension |
| Plaque build up clogs the artery; cause can be genetic, or poor diet. Treat with diet, aspirin, angioplasty, or bypass surgery. | Atheroscerosis |
| Myocardial Infarction | Heart attack |
| Temporary blockage of blood flow to brain (TIA) | Transient Ischemic attack |
| Stroke (CVA), what is it, and what side? | Cerebro-Vascular Accident, a blockage of blood flow to the left side of the brain. |
| A build up of fluid in the pericardial sac (CHF) | Congestive heart failure |
| Name two disorders that result from a failure of the valves in veins | Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids |
| What is Phlebitis? | The inflammation of a vein |
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