questions on the heart Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

where can you find the coronary arteries?

A

the coronary arteries are found in the cardiac muscles of the heart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

explain why coronary arteries can sometimes become blocked?

A

they can sometime can become blocked up with plaque so then oxygen cannot be delivered to the muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

describe the structure of the circulatory system

A

the circulatory system is made up of your heart and blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

explain the advantages of a double circulatory system

A

blood can go all around the body and pass through the heart twice once oxygen and the other very low oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

describe the structure of the heart

A

the heart is made up of four chambers that push blood around the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

explain how exercise effects heart rate

A

your body is taking in more oxygen so then your heart is pumping more blood around the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly