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Blood vessels that take blood AWAY from the heart
Arteries
Component of blood responsible for formation of blood clots
Platelets
Left lower chamber of the heart
Left ventricle
Another name for high blood pressure is _______________________.
Hypertension
The natural pacemaker of the heart is called the ____________________.
SA Node
What happens during a heart attack?
Blood flow to heart is blocked and heart muscle becomes permanently damaged
Largest artery in the human body
Aorta
What is the function of the 4 heart valves?
Prevent backflow of blood
A normal blood pressure reading is ________________ or above.
120/80
The liquid component of the blood
Plasma
The upper chambers of the heart knows as the filling chambers
Atria (right atrium and left atrium)
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
To deliver nutrients/oxygen to body, to take away carbon dioxide, and to fight disease
Also called the windpipe
Trachea
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Covers the opening of trachea when swallowing to prevent things from going into respiratory system
Dome-shaped muscle responsible for breathing
Diaphragm
Another name for the voice box is the _______________________.
Larynx
