Fitness & Health

Question 1

Why is blood under pressure?

Answer 1

So it reaches every part of your body

Question 2

Name 3 factors that increase blood pressure

Answer 2

1) Overweight
2) Stress
3) High alcohol intake
4) Smoking

Question 3

How might you reduce blood pressure?

Answer 3

Regular exercise and a balanced diet

Question 4

What is the difference between fitness and health?

Answer 4

Fitness = ability to do physical activity
Health = being free from disease

Question 5

Name five ways of measuring fitness

Answer 5

1) Strength
2) Flexibility
3) Stamina
4) Agility
5) Speed

Question 6

Possible consequences of high blood pressure

Answer 6

1) Stroke

2) Kidney damage

Question 7

Possible consequences of low blood pressure

Answer 7

1) Poor Circulation
2) Dizziness
3) Fainting

Question 8

What is a plaque?

Answer 8

A build up of cholesterol in the arteries slowing or stopping blood flow.

Question 9

How does smoking increase blood pressure?

Answer 9

Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen in the blood

Nicotine speeds up heart; makes blood vessels narrower

Question 10

What is a thrombosis?

Answer 10

A clotting of the blood vessel causing a blockage

Question 11

How does carbon monoxide reduce the oxygen levels in your blood?

Answer 11

It binds with the haemoglobin in your red blood cells which preventsthe oxygen from binding.