Health Science Theory

Hypertension

• High blood pressure.

• Low blood pressure.

• Normal blood pressure.

• Irregular heartbeat.

Heart

• Pumps blood through the body.

• Filters toxins from the blood.

• Stores oxygen for the body.

• Regulates body temperature.

Hypo- Prefix

• Means high or above.

• Means low or under.

• Means equal or balanced.

• Means excessive or over.

CPR

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – used for someone not breathing.

• Cardiac Pressure Regulation – a method to control blood pressure.

• Chronic Pulmonary Rehabilitation – a treatment for lung diseases.

• Cardiovascular Pulse Recovery – a technique for heart rate improvement.

Dehydration

• Signs include dry mouth and dark urine.

• Signs include excessive sweating and increased thirst.

• Signs include frequent urination and clear urine.

• Signs include headache and fatigue.

Seizures

• Keep the person safe and stay with them, don’t hold them down.

• Restrict their movements to prevent injury.

• Leave them alone until the seizure is over.

• Call for emergency medical help immediately.

Circulatory System

• Moves blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.

• Filters waste from the blood.

• Produces hormones for growth and development.

• Regulates body temperature.

Bones

How many bones does an adult human body have?

• 206 bones

• 205 bones

• 210 bones

• 201 bones

Largest Organ

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Lung

Choking

• Call 911; use Heimlich maneuver if trained.

• Give the person water to drink.

• Slap the person on the back repeatedly.

• Leave the person alone until they recover.