3.4.6- Cardiovascular disease

Question 1

2 consequnces of plaque formation

Answer 1

1. High blood presure

2. Narrow artery lumen

Question 2

What structure of the arteries swells to form an aneurysm?

Answer 2

Elastic fibres

Question 3

State 4 true statements about aneurysms and thrombosis

Answer 3

Athermos raises blood pressure

Swelling in artery walls cause aneurysms

A thrombus can block blood flow in artery

Atheromas can burst open arteries

Question 4

Being overweight or drinking excessive alcohol can contribute to high blood pressure. This can lead to the formation of

Answer 4

Atheromas

Question 5

State 4 statements about risk factors

Answer 5

Cholesterol can contribute to the formation of atheromas

Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the blood

Smoking increases the risk of high blood pressure

High blood pressure can be inherited or caused by lifestyle

Question 6

Artery walls can burst open due to damage caused by

Answer 6

atheroma’s

Question 7

Platelets accumulate and form a clot called a

Answer 7

Thrombus

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a risk factor that increases the chance of developing cardiovascular disease?

Answer 8

Low blood cholesterol