Heart

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  • Created on: 19-10-17 13:23
How and why is the walls of the right and left ventricle different?
The left ventricle has thick muscular wall whereas the right ventricle doesn't. The left ventricle has a thick muscular wall in order to withstand and generate the higher pressure as that part of the heart pumps the blood around the whole body.
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Why does the heart have valves?
The heart has valves to ensure the blood only flows in one direction.
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How many chambers does the heart have?
Four chambers-right ventricle/atrium and left ventricle/atrium
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What causes heart disease?
Alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet (high salt/in saturated fat), genetics, stress
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What reduces the risk of heart disease?
Exercising daily, no drinking, no smoking, eat less salt content/fatty food
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How is heart rate measured?
Take the pulse rate for a minute then multiply by two.
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What is the heart rate measured in?
Beats per minute
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Why does the heart have valves?

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The heart has valves to ensure the blood only flows in one direction.

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How many chambers does the heart have?

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What causes heart disease?

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What reduces the risk of heart disease?

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