Exercise And The Cv Sytem Flashcards
0
Q
How much did CVD cost the UK economy in 2009?
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£19 billion
1
Q
How many people died in 2010 from CVD?
A
180 000
2
Q
What is glutathione?
A
Enzyme that prevents cellular damage
3
Q
Main roles of glutathione?
A
An endogenous antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals and reactive oxygen compounds
Maintainence of exogenous antioxidants such as vitamin C and E
4
Q
Heat shock proteins are a cellular response to:
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Ischemia Hypoxia Acidosis Oxidative stress Energy depletion
5
Q
What is arteogenesis?
A
Formation of large conductance arteries
Exercise increases the diameter of large arterioles, small arteries and conduit arteries
Help compensate for occluded arteries
6
Q
What are the two phases of preconditioning of the myocardium?
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EARLY PHASE- benefits after an exercise stimulus
LATE PHASE- benefits 12-24 hours after exercise and can last several days
