B1- High blood pressure and heart diease Flashcards
1
Q
what does carbon monoxide and nicotine stop the cells from receiving? what does the heart have to do to receive this?
A
oxygen- the heart contracts more quickly creating a higher blood pressure
2
Q
what does high saturated fat and salt cause?
A
heart diease or heart attack
3
Q
what do you need cholesterol for?
A
cell membranes
4
Q
what does to much salt cause?
A
damage to the arteries- build up of plaque
5
Q
what do the coronary arteries supply?
A
blood
6
Q
what does a restriction of blood cause?
A
less oxygen
7
Q
what does a thrombosis cause?
A
a restriction of blood flow
