Fitness And Blood Pressure Flashcards
What does being fit mean?
Being fit is measure of how well you can perform physical tasks
What are some factors that can increase blood pressure?
- Smoking
- Being overweight
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Being under lots of stress for a long time
How can carbon monoxide affect our health?
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin in red blood cells, which reduces the amount of oxygen they can carry. To make up for this heart rate had to increase. The heart contracts more frequently, which increases blood pressure
How can nicotine affect our health?
Nicotine increases heart rate. The heart contracts more often, increasing blood pressure
What are the two types of immunity?
- Active immunity
2. Passive immunity
What is active immunity?
Active immunity is where the immune system makes its own antibodies after being stimulated by a pathogen. It includes beck gn naturally immune and artificially immune. Active immunity is usually permanent
What is passive immunity?
Passive immunity is where you use antibodies made by another organism. Passive immunity is only temporary
What does being healthy mean?
Being healthy means being free of any infections or diseases
What are the five types of drugs?
- Depressants
- Stimulants
- Painkillers
- Performance enhancers
- Hallucinogens