C4L4 Flashcards
1
Q
To help prevent ______________ and ___________ people need to exercise regularly, eat a diet low in fat, chlosterol and salt, and avoid smoking.
A
atherosclerosis and hypertension
2
Q
A condition in which an artery thickens due to the buildup of cholesterol and other fatty materials
A
atherosclerosis
3
Q
A disorder in which the blood pressure is higher than normal
A
hypertension
4
Q
A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, which causes heart cells to die
A
heart attack
5
Q
A waxy, fat like substance found only in animal products that is an important part of your body’s cells; can build up on artery walls
A
cholesterol
