B2 - Keeping Healthy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the THREE major types of blood vessel?
A
- arteries
- veins
- capillaries
2
Q
What do arteries do?
A
Carry blood away from the heart to the body and organs.
3
Q
What do veins do?
A
Carry blood back to the heart from organs.
4
Q
What do capillaries do?
A
Allow blood to move through one cell at a time.
5
Q
What are the lifestyle factors that effect heart disease?
A
- poor diet
- smoking
- excessive alcohol consumption
- misuse of illegal drugs
- stress
- lack of exercise
6
Q
How can you reduce the risks of heart disease?
A
- don’t smoke
- exercise regularly
- reduce salt intake
- maintain a healthy weight
- monitor cholesterol levels
- cut down on alcohol
7
Q
What is blood pressure?
A
The pressure of blood against the walls of arteries.
8
Q
What are the TWO FORCES in which blood pressure is measured?
A
- Systolic
- Diastolic
9
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
Maintaining a constant internal environment.
10
Q
What lifestyle factors can increase the risk of heart disease?
A
- poor diet
- stress
- smoking
- misuse of illegal drugs
- excessive alcohol consumption
- lack of exercise
