Tutoring - Human Heart and Cardiovascular System

Front

What are the chambers of the heart?

Back

Left and Right Atrium, Left and Right Ventricle

Front

What is the function of the Cardiovascular System?

Back

To deliver blood which carries food, water, and oxygen around the body. Collects waste picking up CO2

Front

What causes a heart attack?

Back

Build up of plague (fatty materials) in the heart that block the blood flow.

Front

What four things make up blood?

Back

Platelets, Plasma, White Blood Cells, and Red Blood Cells

Front

What causes a stroke?

Back

Blood clots in the brain that slow or stop blood flow.

Front

What makes up the Cardiovascular System?

Back

Heart, Veins, Arteries, and Capillaries

Front

What is the difference between a vein and artery?

Back

Veins carry blood to the heart and arteries carry blood away from the heart.