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What is a heartbeat?
One complete pump of the heart.
What is pulse?
The movement of blood through arteries caused by the heartbeat.
Where can you easily feel your pulse?
Wrist and neck.
What organ produces the pulse?
heart
How many pulses are produced by one heartbeat
One pulse
What does bpm stand for?
Beaats per minute
Why does pulse rate increase during exercise?
Muscles need more oxygen and nutrients
Is pulse the same as a heartbeat?
Yes, each heartbeat creates a pulse.
Which blood vessels are used to feel a pulse?
Arteries
What is the main job of the circulatory system?
To transport blood around the body.
What happens to pulse rate after resting following exercise?
It decreases
