Heart Rate Flashcard

Front

What type of muscle is the heart made up of?

Back

Cardiac Muscle

Front

What part of the heart carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

Back

Pulmonary Vein

Front

What is an average resting HR?

Back

60-100

Front

What is Target Heart Rate?

Back

The HR zone you want to stay in to receive the most exercise related benefits.

Front

Why is it important to know your resting heart rate?

Back

Determines the health of your heart.

Front

Why is it important to not exercise at your max heart rate?

Back

Could lead to injury, overworks your heart, and overexertion of other muscles in the body.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a correct area to locate your pulse? Neck, Thumb, Wrist, Inside of elbow

Back

Thumb

Front

If you take your pulse for 6 seconds and it beats 12 times, what is your estimated HR?

Back

120 bpm