B1 Flashcards
What is blood pressure measured in?
millimetres of mercury mmHg
High blood pressure leads to
Blood vessels to burst and Damage to the brain and kidneys
Low blood pressure leads to
dizziness and fainting
what is fitness
Fitness is the ability to do physical activity
what is health
Health is being free from disease caused by bacteria and viruses
smoking increase blood pressure in 2 different ways
Nicotine in cigarettes directly increase heart rate
Carbon monoxide causes the blood to carry less oxygen
How does carbon monoxide cause blood to carry less oxegen
Carbon monoxide combines with the haemoglobin preventing it from combining with oxygen so less is carried
What is heart disease
Heart disease is caused by a restricted blood flow to the heart
Risk of getting heart disease is increased by…
having a high level of saturated fat and high levels of salt
having a high level of saturated fat and high levels of salt leads to
Build up of cholesterol (a plaque) in artery
Narrowing of the arteries caused by plaque in the coronary arteries can …
Reduce blood flow or thrombosis
The three types in a balanced diet are…carbohydrates proteins and fats
carbohydrates proteins and fats
Protein made up of
amino acids
Carbohydrates are made up of
simple sugars such as glucose
ats are made up of
fatty acids and glycerol
