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Question 2

Monosaccharides

Question 3

Polysaccharides ideal for energy storage: compact

Answer 3

They can for very compact molecules which takes up less space

Question 4

Polysaccharides ideal for energy storage: physically & chemically inactive

Answer 4

They are physically & chemically inactive so they do not interfere with other cell functions of the cell

Question 5

Polysaccharides ideal for energy storage: insoluble

Answer 5

They are not very soluble in water so they have almost no effect on water potential within cell & cause no osmotic movements

Question 6

Blood clotting process

Answer 6

The damaged blood vessels releases thromboplastin which acts as an enzyme. Calcium ions from plasma along with thromboplastin trigger the conversion of soluble prothrombin protein into the enzyme thrombin. Thrombin catalyses the conversion of soluble protein fibrinogen to the insoluble protein fibrin. Fibrin fibers mesh and tangle together trapping platelets and red blood cells. A blood clot is formed

Question 7

Erythrocytes

Question 8

HDL

Answer 8

helps to collect bad cholesterol & break them down in liver

Question 9

LDL

Answer 9

may deposit on the artery wall

Question 10

BMI formula

Answer 10

BMI = weight (kg) / height^2 (m)

Question 12

Waist it to hip ratio: risk

Answer 12

A ratio over 0.85 for woman
A ratio over 0.9 for man

Question 14

Commonly used medications:

Answer 14

1. Antihypertensives
2. cholesterol lowering drugs
3. Anticoagulants & platelets inhibitory drugs

Question 15

Antihypertensive drugs

Answer 15

Diuretics
Beta blockers
Sympathetic nerve inhibitors
ACE inhibitors