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What do coronary arteries supply to the heart?
Blood
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What happens when layers of fatty materials build up in the coronary arteries?
They
narrow
the
arteries
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What is the result of narrowed coronary arteries?
Less blood flow and
oxygen
to the heart
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What are the treatments and prevention methods for coronary heart disease?
Stents
Statins
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What do stents do in the coronary arteries?
They
hold
the
artery
open
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How do statins help in coronary heart disease?
They reduce blood
cholesterol
levels
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Where is the heart located in the body?
In the chest cavity (
thorax
)
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What are the lower two chambers of the heart called?
Atria
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What is the heart primarily made of?
Muscle
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Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscle wall?
The
right ventricle
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What do coronary arteries do?
Carry blood to the
heart muscle
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What is the average human heart rate?
96
beats per minute
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In which direction does blood flow from the ventricles?
To the
atria
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What do veins do?
Carry blood towards the
heart
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What type of blood does the left side of the heart contain?
Oxygenated
blood
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What do red blood cells carry?
Oxygen
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What does oxygenated blood contain?
No
carbon dioxide
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What is the function of valves in the heart?
Prevent
backflow
of blood
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From where do valves prevent backflow?
From the
atria
into the
ventricles
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How does lifestyle affect heart disease risk?
Your
lifestyle
affects
your
risk
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What are the advantages of stents?
They hold
arteries
open and allow blood flow
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What are the disadvantages of stents?
Risk of
infection
and
thrombosis
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What do statins do to blood cholesterol?
Decrease
blood
cholesterol
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What is a disadvantage of taking statins?
They must be taken
regularly
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What is a risk factor?
An aspect linked to
increased
disease risk
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How is smoking related to cardiovascular disease?
It is a
risk factor
for cardiovascular disease
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What can happen to women who smoke during pregnancy?
They risk
premature birth
and
low birth weight
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of heart transplants?
Advantages:
Keeps
patient
alive
while waiting for transplant
Can give diseased heart a new chance
Disadvantages:
Temporary solution
Expensive
and may need hospital stay
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What are biological and mechanical valves used for?
They ensure blood flows in the correct direction
Can become faulty, leading to
backflow
of blood
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What are the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease?
Lifestyle choices (e.g.,
smoking
)
Environmental factors
Genetic
predispositions
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What is the relationship between risk factors and disease?
Some risk factors have proven
links
to diseases
Causal mechanisms
can be established for certain factors
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What date is Thursday, 27 March?
27 March
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What is a risk factor associated with excessive alcohol consumption?
Increased rate of
disease
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What happens to coordination when a person is drunk?
Drunk-walking and balancing become
harder
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What are some effects of excessive alcohol consumption?
Slurred speech, vomiting,
blackouts
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What is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes?
Poor diet
and lack of
exercise
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What type of radiation is a risk factor for skin cancer?
UV light
exposure from the sun
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What is a risk factor for liver disease and liver cancer?
Overconsumption of
alcohol
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What is the effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
It increases the risk of
fetal alcohol syndrome
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What is the main component of alcohol?
Ethano
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