Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

what does ischemic mean

Answer 1

reduced blood flow to an area of the body (and therefore oxygen)

Question 2

what BMI indicates obesity?

Answer 2

over 30

Question 3

overweight is a bmi of…?

Answer 3

25 or to 30

Question 4

back in 2016 what percentage of adults globally were overweight?

Answer 4

40% (around 2 billion people)

Question 5

Explain diabetes millitus in a few sentences

Answer 5

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels due to impaired insulin production, insulin action, or both. In type 2 diabetes, blood sugar cannot enter the cells efficiently because they have become resistant to insulin, and/or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to meet the body’s needs.

Question 6

what is cholesterol also known as? Which is the good one and which is the bad one and what is a good cholesterol level?

Answer 6

lipids or triglycerides.
HDL is the good type and LDL is the bad type. A healthy cholesterol is one below 200, at risk is 200 to 239 and high risk is 240 or over. More than 50% of adults have a level above 200.

Question 7

HDL and LDL refer to…?

Answer 7

high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). Protiens which carry lipids (cholesterol or tryglycerides) into the bloodstream.