Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
- Supplying nutrients to body organs and tissues
- Transporting carbon dioxide to the lungs
- Producing red blood cells
- Supplying oxygen to body organs and tissues (correct)
What is the projected percentage of the U.S. population to have some form of CVD by the year 2035?
What is the projected percentage of the U.S. population to have some form of CVD by the year 2035?
- 25%
- 35%
- 45% (correct)
- 55%
Which system does the cardiovascular system work with to meet the human need for gas exchange and tissue perfusion?
Which system does the cardiovascular system work with to meet the human need for gas exchange and tissue perfusion?
- Endocrine system
- Nervous system
- Digestive system
- Respiratory and hematologic systems (correct)
What happens when diseases or problems of the CV systems occur?
What happens when diseases or problems of the CV systems occur?
Signup and view all the answers
Which country has 1 in 12 adults over the age of 20 diagnosed with heart disease?
Which country has 1 in 12 adults over the age of 20 diagnosed with heart disease?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens during ventricular diastole?
What happens during ventricular diastole?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of the right atrium?
What is the function of the right atrium?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the left ventricle?
What is the role of the left ventricle?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the function of the pericardium?
What is the function of the pericardium?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the pulmonary veins?
What is the role of the pulmonary veins?
Signup and view all the answers
