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| What are the main functions of the cardiovascular system? | delivering materials to cells, carrying waste away, & fighting disease |
| What are the three main types of blood vessels? | arteries, capillaries, & veins |
| What are the components of blood? | plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, & platelets |
| What are some risk factors for heart attack & stroke? | hypertension and high blood cholesterol |
| What should you do to maintain good cardiovascular health? | exercise regularly, eat nutrient-rich balanced diet, & avoid smoking |
| What is the main functions of the respiratory system? | bringing in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from body |
| What is the path air takes on its way to the lungs? | nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi |
| How is the breathing process controlled? | actions of muscles in your ribs and chest |
| What is an example of your cardiovascular system delivering materials? | glucose from digestive system & takes it to cells |
| What is an example of your cardiovascular system removing waste? | carbon dioxide transported to lungs to be exhaled |
| What is an example of your cardiovascular system fighting disease? | attack microorganisms that cause disease |
| What chamber of the heart receives blood entering the heart? | atrium |
| Which chamber of the heart pumps blood out of the heart? | ventricle |
| In which kind of blood vessel are materials exchanged between the blood and body cells? | capillary |
| Which component of blood is responsible for the transport of oxygen? | red blood cells |
| What is the largest artery in your body? | aorta |
| What is the role of platelets? | blood-clotting process |
| What is normal blood pressure? | 90/60 to 119/79 reading |
| What is low blood pressure? | 90/60 reading |
| What is high blood pressure? | 140/90 or higher reading |
| What does the top number in a blood pressure reading measure? | systolic pressure-caused when heart's ventricles contract |
| What does the bottom number in a blood pressure reading measure? | diastolic pressure-when the ventricles are relaxed |
| What blood types can a type A person receive? | A & O |
| What blood types can a type B person receive? | B & O |
| What blood types can a type AB person receive? | A, B, AB, & O |
| What blood types can a type O person receive? | O |
| What is choleterol most closely associated with? | atherosclerosis |
| In which structure does the gas exchange take place? | alveolus |
| What is a respiratory infection? | bronchitis |
| How can you keep your respiratory system healthy? | avoiding tobacco smoke and air pollution |
