3.6 Flashcards
1
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blood pressure
A
the pressure arising in the arteries when the blood is pumped round.
2
Q
alcohol poisoning
A
poisoning caused by drinking too much alcohol.
3
Q
binge drinking
A
drinking a lot of alcohol in a short period, which means that the alcohol content in het blood increases rapidly to 0.8%.. or higher.
4
Q
arteriosclerosis
A
narrowing of blood vessels due to accumulation of plaque.
5
Q
cardiovascular disease
A
the collective name for diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
6
Q
heart attack
A
blockage of a coronary artery so that part of the hearth muscle is no longer being supplied with oxygen and nutrients.
7
Q
hangover
A
headache, thirst and/or nausea caused by loss of fluids and by the toxic substances produced by the breakdown of alcohol.
