The heart Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
describe the movement of blood through the heart?
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2
Q
how does exercise increase heart rate?
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3
Q
How does the hormonal system control the heart rate?
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4
Q
what is coronary Heart disease?
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5
Q
what are the risk factors of coronary heart disease?
A
high salt diet - leads to fatty deposits forming inside arteries.
smoking - increases blood pressure - and can cause damage to the arteries
being inactive - raise blood pressure = damaing lining of he arteries = more likely fatty deposits will form
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