structure, function and disorders of cardio-vascular system

Question 1

size of the adult heart

Answer 1

a closed fist

Question 2

where is the heart located

Answer 2

in the thoracic cavity between the lungs and protected by the rib cage

Question 3

what membrane is the heart surrounded by

Answer 3

pericardium

Question 4

What type of circulation is to and from the lungs

Answer 4

Pulmonary circulation

Question 5

what type of circulation is around the body

Answer 5

Systemic circulation

Question 6

Technical term for contraction of the heart

Answer 6

Systole

Question 7

Technical term for relaxation of the heart

Answer 7

Diastole

Question 8

what is coronary heart disease

Answer 8

when one of both of the coronary arteries become narrow and causes angina which can further lead to thrombosis (clotting)

Question 9

What is a stroke

Answer 9

this is when blood flow to the brain is disrupted (can be due to a clot or leek in vessel)
Most common symptom is partial paralysis

Question 10

what is hypertension

Answer 10

This is a raised blood pressure over a long period of time- lead to angina, heart attack or a stroke

Heart works harder and needs more oxygen