cardio system Flashcards

1
Q

what are the two main functions of the heart

A

supply the body with oxygenated blood

remove waste products from the blood such as carbon dioxide

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2
Q

what is heart rate?

A

the amount of times your heart beats a minute

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3
Q

what is the average resting heart rate

A

72bpm

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4
Q

is it good to have a high heart rate

A

no

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5
Q

what is it called when your heart rate is below 60

A

Brady cardio

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6
Q

when is adrenaline released?

A

prior to exercise which increases heart rate

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7
Q

what are the heart double beats

A

first- emptying ventricles

second - emptying atria

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8
Q

what is systolic pressure

A

amount of pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts

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9
Q

what is diastolic pressure

A

amount of pressure when the heart is at rest

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10
Q

what is the pulse pressure

A

difference between diastolic and systolic pressure

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11
Q

what is the cardiovascular system

A
blood
heart
arteries
veins
red blood cells
capillaries
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