CH4 BIOLOGICAL

Question 1

Biological Factors

Answer 1

Relates to the structure of the cells, tissues and systems of the body and how well they adequately function

Question 2

Examples of Biological Factors (Blood-Related)

Answer 2

Blood pressure
Blood Cholesterol Levels
Blood Glucose

Question 3

Examples of Biological Factors (Weight-Related)

Answer 3

Body Weight
Birth Weight

Question 4

Examples of Biological Factors (Genetics-Related)

Answer 4

Sex
Predisposition to disease
Hormones

Question 5

High BMI increases risk of:

Answer 5

Hypertension
High blood Cholesterol
Impaired glucose regulation
CVD
Some cancers (including Colorectal Cancer)
Respiratory problems
Type 2 diabetes
Arthritis
Self-esteem issues and depression
Social exclusion

Question 6

Diastolic blood pressure

Answer 6

Blood pressure between beats

Question 6

Systolic blood pressure

Answer 6

Blood pressure when heart pushing the blood

Question 7

Hypertension risk factor for:

Answer 7

CVD
Heart attack
Stroke
Kidney failure

Question 8

Risk Factors for hypertension:

Answer 8

Lack of physical activity
Excessive alcohol consumption
Stress
Smoking
High body mass
High sodium diet
Genetic predisposition

Question 9

High LDL Cholesterol is a biological risk factor for:

Answer 9

CVD
Heart attack
Stroke

Question 10

Risk Factors for high blood cholesterol:

Answer 10

Lack of exercise
Excessive alcohol intake
Genetic predisposition
Smoking
Diet high in saturated fat or trans fats

Question 11

Risk Factors for insulin resistant:

Answer 11

Lack of exercise
Excessive alcohol
Smoking
Stress
HIGH body mass
high LDL cholesterol
Genetic Predisposition

Question 11

Impaired insulin resistance is a biological risk factor for:

Answer 11

Type 2 diabetes
Premature death
Unhealing wounds in feet
CVD
Heart attack
Stroke

Question 12

Low birth weight is a biological risk factor for: (as a baby)

Answer 12

underdeveloped immune system – more susceptible to infection
Premature death and significant disabilities including speech and learning disabilities

Question 13

Risk Factors for low birth weight:

Answer 13

Premature birth
Age of mother (under 15 and over 45 years)
Mother’s nutritional status
Smoking and alcohol during pregnancy
Illness of mother when pregnant

Question 13

Low birth weight is a biological risk factor for: (as an adult)

Answer 13

High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
CVD

Question 14

Genetics - Sex (Males)

Answer 14

Can’t get ovarian cancer
Increase in CVD
Increase in Risk Taking Behaviour

Question 15

Genetics - Sex (Females)

Answer 15

Can’t get prostate or testicular cancer
More likely to get breast cancer, and stroke

Question 16

Diseases with a genetic predispositon:

Answer 16

Skin cancer
Breast and prostate cancer
CVD
Hypertension
Depression
Obesity

Question 17

Testosterone is responsible for

Answer 17

Sperm production
Male sex characteristics
Bone Density is maintained
Risk-taking behaviours
Aggression

Question 18

estrogen is responsible for

Answer 18

Regulates the menstrual cycle
Maintains bone density in females
After menopause oestrogen levels decrease. Thus leading to osteoporosis
Protective role for CVD – that is why females CVD at older age
Fat deposited on thighs and buttocks – after menopause more fat deposited around the abdomen