Laurence Auzière-Jourdan

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/laurence-auzi-re-jourdan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of birth?1977
2. What is the nationality?French
3. Who is Laurence Auzière-Jourdan?She is a French doctor who studies and helps people with heart problems. She was born in 1977.
4. What does a cardiologist like Laurence do?She checks heart health, treats heart attacks, and helps people keep their hearts strong. She also teaches patients how to eat healthy and exercise.

Cardiovascular System: The network of the heart, blood vessels, and blood that circulates oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or have an erratic rhythm.
Hypertension: A medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure.