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24 Cards in this Set
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upper chamber of the heart
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atrium
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lower chamber of the heart
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ventricle
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regulates heartbeat
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pacemaker
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blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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arteries
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smallest blood vessels in your body
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capillaries
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carry blood to the heart
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veins
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force with which blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels
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blood pressure
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a person with a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher
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hypertension
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liquid component of blood
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plasma
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carry oxygen from lungs to all of the body
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red blood cells
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protect you against diseases
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white blood cells
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play important role in blood clotting process
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platelets
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three main functions of the cardiovascular system
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delivering materials
removing wastes fighting disease |
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carry cholesterol to body tissues
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low density lipoproteins
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a substance that builds up in artery walls
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plaque
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when artery walls harden and thicken
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atherosclerosis
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pick up excess cholesterol and bring it to the liver
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high density lipoproteins
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irregular heartbeat
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arrhythmia
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3 ways to keep cardiovascular system healthy
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exercise
diet avoid smoking |
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where gases are exchanged between the air and the blood
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alveoli
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major breathing muscle
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diaphragm
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when respiratory passageways become inflamed
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asthma
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when mucous membranes lining the bronchi become inflamed
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bronchitis
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5 ways to keep respiratory system healthy
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avoid smoking
dealing with asthma avoid infections regular exercise maintain healthy wight |
