Integumentary System

Question 1

What are the main structures of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 1

Heart and blood vessels (arteries and veins)

Question 2

What is the function of the heart’s 4 chambers?

Answer 2

2 atria receive blood, 2 ventricles pump blood out

Question 3

What do arteries and veins do?

Answer 3

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart; veins carry oxygen-poor blood back

Question 4

What are the main functions of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 4

Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, removes waste, regulates temperature, fights disease

Question 5

What are some cardiovascular risk factors from a sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 5

Weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, bad cholesterol, heart disease

Question 6

What impact does a poor diet have on cardiovascular health?

Answer 6

High saturated fats raise bad cholesterol; fruits/veggies lower bad cholesterol

Question 7

How does exercise improve cardiovascular health in teens?

Answer 7

Lowers blood pressure, controls weight, builds lifelong healthy habits

Question 8

How does pollution affect cardiovascular health in teens?

Answer 8

Causes inflammation, damages blood vessels, discourages exercise, increases stress

Question 9

What are some innovations in cardiovascular surgery?

Answer 9

Robotic surgery, 3D printing, minimally invasive procedures, artificial heart valves