Chapter 1

Question 1

What is Ischemic Heart Disease

Answer 1

a category of heart-related problems caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries (which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle)

Question 2

What is a stroke

Answer 2

a sudden lack of blood supply to the brain caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel

Question 3

what is Arrhythmia?

Answer 3

A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat (either too quickly, slowly or irregular)

Question 4

What is Atherosclerosis (a·thr·ow·sklr·ow·suhs)

Answer 4

The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.

Question 5

What is Hypertension?

Answer 5

Consistently elevated blood pressure according to the WHO as greater than 120/80

Question 6

Systolic blood pressure (SBP)

Answer 6

is the pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. It is the first (top) number recorded.

Question 7

Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)

Answer 7

is the pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; it is the second (bottom) number recorded.

Question 8

What kind of substance is Cholesterol and what is it made of ?

Answer 8

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in blood that is made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids, known as a lipoprotein

Question 9

What is diabetes?

Answer 9

Chronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.

Question 10

What is glucose?

Answer 10

The simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy.

Question 11

What is insulin resistance?

Answer 11

The inability of the cells to respond to insulin; occurs in type 2 diabetes.

Question 12

What is cancer?

Answer 12

A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Question 13

What is Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Answer 13

is an umbrella term for chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function. These symptoms are not fully reversible and significantly limit activities of daily living for those who are diagnosed. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are examples of COPD. By 2030, COPD is estimated to become the third leading cause of death worldwide

Question 14

What are endorphins?

Answer 14

A group of hormones secreted by the brain that provides a variety of physiological functions, such as reducing the perception of pain.

Question 15

What is skeletal muscle?

Answer 15

The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement

Question 16

What is plantar fasciitis?

Answer 16

An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot, which often results in intense heel pain.

Question 17

What is a sprain?

Answer 17

A stretching or tearing of ligaments.

Question 18

What is the LPHC / core (lumbo pelvic hip complex)

Answer 18

The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC) is made up of the lumbar spine (low-back area), pelvis, abdomen, and hip musculoskeletal structures and is commonly referred to as “the core.”

Question 19

What is patellar tendonitis?

Answer 19

An injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone).

Question 20

What does ACL stand for?

Answer 20

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 21

What does MCL stand for?

Answer 21

Medial collateral ligament

Question 22

What is Shoulder impingement syndrome?

Answer 22

Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder.

Question 23

What are the 6 BMI levels

Answer 23

< 18.5 under weight
18.5 - 24.9 healthy
25-29.9 overweight
30-34.9 obese
35-39.9 obese II
>40 obese III

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