This week, in Science, we are going to be learning about the different parts of the heart and its function.
What is the difference between Oxygenated Blood and Deoxygenated Blood? Oxygenated blood carries oxygen from the while deoxygenated blood carries more carbon dioxide.
Fill in the blanks using the words: LEFT, RIGHT, BODY, LUNGS
The __left_____ side of the heart pumps Oxygenated Blood to the __body______.
The _right______ side of the heart pumps Deoxygenated Blood to the __lungs______.
Explain what the three blood vessels do:
Arteries- They are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart.
Veins- Veins carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries- They are tiny blood vessels
What is the purpose of the circulatory system? Why is it important?
The circulatory system is important because it is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to all the cells in the body. The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, arteries and veins running through the entire body.
Heart Attack Questions:
What causes a heart attack? Heart attacks occur when one of your arteries is blocked by plaque, making it difficult for the oxygen to come in the body.
What are 2 medications which can help with a heart attack? How do they help? Aspirin and nitroglycerin
What are 2 medical procedures doctors may do after a heart attack? High tech cardiac suite and insert a metal and polymer stent
Name 3 things which lower the risk for heart attacks.
- Fibres from food
- Good diet
- Exercise
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