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Def Causal relationship

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a change in one variable brings about a change in another but a strong correlation between 2 variables doesn’t prove a causal link between them.

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Characteristics of a Cohort study:

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Large groups followed over time to see who develops disease
Prospective; at start nobody has disease
Exposure to suspected risk factors recoreded
Expensive
Time consuming

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Characteristics case control studies

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group with disease compared to control group of individuals who do not have disease
retrospecitve

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Features of a well designed study

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  1. Clear: aim hypothesis or question
  2. Representative participants to sample of population results applied
  3. No bias
  4. Sufficient numbers of people
  5. Clearly defined symptoms
  6. Measurements truly reflect what they were trying to measure
  7. Reliable method
  8. Other variables associated with disease taken into account
  9. Timescale suitable to exposure and disease development
  10. Data provides info on what study set out to measure
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CVD risk factors (6)

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high BP
obesity
smoking
inactivity
genetic inheritance
dietary- blood cholesterol
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Def blood pressure

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measure of hydrostatic force of blood on blood vessel walls.
Highest- arteries
Measured in kilopascal (but in medical practice millimetres of mercury, mmHg).

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Factors determining BP (3)

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  1. Contact between blood and walls of blood vessels (peripheral resistance)
  2. Contraction of smooth muscle = lumen narrower= inc. resistance and inc. bp
  3. arterioles/ arteries constrict due to: loss of elasticity (age), release of hormones (adrenaline), high salt diet.
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Odema def

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Building up of fluid in tissues, causing swelling

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Causes odema

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  1. Arterial end of capillary: blood under pressure, so fluid and small molecules forced through tiny gaps between the cells of the capillary wall, into the inter cellular space. Forms tissue fluid.
  2. Cells absorb nutrients and O2 from fluids, and give out waste
  3. Tissue fluid moves back into capillaries by osmosis.

When BP raised, more fluid forced out into capillaries, which accumulates causing odema

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What is 1 calorie

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quantity of heat required to raise the temp of 1cm3 of water by 1 degree C

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General formula: Carbohydrate

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Cx (H2O)n

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Monosaccharide def

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Single sugar unit- monomer

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Dissaccharide def

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2 single sugar units combined in condensation reaction

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3 Monosaccharides

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Glucose
Galactose
Fructose

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When is Maltose produced

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when amylase breaks down starch (germinating seeds)

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3 Dissacharides

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Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose

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3 Polysaccharides

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Starch
Cellulose
Glycogen

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Characteristics Polysaccharides

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Compact molecules
Low solubility in water

Means they do not diffuse across cell membranes and do not affect concentration of water in the cytoplasm, so do not affect movement of water into or out of cell by osmosis

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what are Lipids

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fats and oils
organic molecules found in every type of cell

Insoluble in water
soluble in organic solvents e.g. ethanol

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Saturated, LDL fats def

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contains max number of hydrogen atoms
Long and straight hydrocarbon chain, with no C=C. This means can pack together closely with strong intermolecular bonds between triglycerides.
Solid at room temp

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Unsaturated, HDL fat def

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Monounsaturated. One C=C in each fatty acid chain.

Polyunsaturated: 2 or more C=C.

Double bonds cause a kink in hydrocarbon chain, which prevent them packing closely together. Inc distance between molecules, weakening intermolecular forces.

Liquid at room temp.

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How to make unsaturated fats solid at room temp (saturated)

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add hydrogen to double bonds.

“hydorgenated” or “trans-fats”

Processed foods

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Is cholesterol a lipid

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yes

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Cholesterol def

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short lipid molecules essential for good health
Vital component of cell membranes with roles in:
cell organisation and functioning

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where is cholesterol made and form what
liver | saturated fats eg. eggs, meat, dairy
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fat provides us with... (3)
energy essential fatty acids the body cannot synthesise fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K
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BMI calculation:
Body Mass/kg DIVIDED BY (height)2/m2
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Waist to hip ratio def
continuous, positive correlation, risk of heart attack Men not over: 0.85 Women 0.90
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Waist to hip ratio calculation
Waist circumference DIVIDED BY hip circumference
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Consequences of obesity
increased risk CHD High BP high lipid levels Type 2 diabetes
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what is insulin
hormone related to blood glucose levels produced by pancreas.
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Type 2 diabetes due to:
continuous high Blood glucose levels due to frequent consumption of sugar rich foods can reduce sensitivity of cells to insulin
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How is cholesterol (insoluble) transported in bloodstream
combines with proteins to form lipoproteins
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2 types of lipoproteins
1. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) | 2. high density lipoproteins (HDL)
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Characteristics LDLs
1) . Triglycerides from fats combine with cholesterol + protein to form LDLs 2) . Transport cholesterol to body cells 3) . Circulate in blood stream and bind to receptor sites on cell membranes before being taken up by the cells, where cholesterol is involved in synthesis and maintenance of cell membranes. 4). Excess LDLs overload membrane receptors = high blood cholesterol levels. LDL deposited in artery walls = atheroma
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Characteristics: High density Lipoproteins (HDLs)
1. Higher percentage of protein, less cholesterol 2. Made when triglycerides from fats combine with cholesterol and protein 3. Transport cholesterol from body tissues to liver - where its broken down. This lowers blood cholesterol levels and helps remove fatty plaques of atherosclerosis
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Effect of Saturated and unsaturated fats on LDL and HDL cholesterol
Unsaturated: Decreases LDL and HDL Saturated: increases LDL and HDL Reduces activity of LDL receptors so LDLs not removed from blood
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Smoking increases:
Risk of CVD
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Affects of smoking on circulatory system: (4)
1. reduced O2 supply to cells: carbon monoxide binds to haemoglobin, reducing O2 supply to cells 2. Increased BP Nicotine stimulates production of hormone adrenaline- which increases HR (inc BP) and constricts arteries + arterioles 3. Atherosclerosis triggered - chemicals cause damage to artery linings 4. Linked to reduction in HDL cholesterol levels
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Effects of moderate exercise:
Prevent high BP | Raises HDL cholesterol levels (decreased risk type 2 diabetes)
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Risk of Heart Attack/ CHD
``` inactivity high BP high blood cholesterol smoking hereditary obesity ```
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What are aplioproteins?
Protein component of lipoproteins formed in liver and intestines Role in stabilising lipoprotein structure and recognising receptors involved in lipoprotein uptake on the plasma membrane of most cells.
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Role Aplioprotein A
major protein in HDL Removal of cholesterol to the liver for excretion Mutations associated with low HDL levels and reduced removal of cholesterol from blood increases CHD risk
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Role Aplioprotein B (APOB)
Main protein: LDL Molecule transfers cholesterol from blood into cells Mutations: higher LDL levels, inc CHD
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Aplioprotein E
Component HDL and very low density lipoproteins (VLDLS) Removal of excess cholesterol from blood to the liver 3 common alleles: produces 3 forms of protein: E2, E3, E4. APOE4 slows removal from blood, increased risk of CHD
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What does multifactorial mean
Disease is not caused by one factor alone
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How do unstable radicals result
when an atom has unpaired electrons
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What are radicals
highly reactive. can damage cell components including enzymes and genetic material- associated with some types of caner, heart disease and premature ageing
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What can protect against radical damage
vitamins C, E and beta- carotene. They provide hydrogen atoms which stabilise the radical by pairing with its unpaired electron
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What do antioxidants do
stop platelets sticking together
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what does a diet high in salt do
kidneys retain water. Higher fluid levels in blood= elevated BP and inc CVD risk
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what does stress do
release adrenaline; arterioles and arteries constrict, inc BP overeating higher alcohol consumption
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what does heavy alcohol consumption do
increased: BP Obesity Irregular HR Direct tissue damage to liver, brain, heart
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functions of the liver (2)
1. process fats, proteins, carbs | 2. detoxification
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what does damage to the liver impair? (2)
Ability to remove from blood: glucose lipids
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what is moderate drinking associated with
higher HDL levels
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6 ways to reduce CVD
``` stop smoking maintain low LDL cholesterol regular PA moderate/no alcohol maintain resting BP below 140/85 Maintain normal BMI and waist to hip ratio ```
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3 drugs for high BP
ACE inhibitors Calcium channel blockers Diurectics
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what are ACE inhibitors
antihyperintensive drugs which reduce synthesis of hormone which causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels (angiotensin II).
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when is BP medecine required
systolic equal or over 160 | diastolic 100
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Side effects ACE inhibitors (4)
dry cough dizziness abnormal heart rhythm reduction in kidney function (failure if already have disease)
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What are Calcium Channel blockers
antihyperintensive drugs that block the calcium channels in muscle cells which prevents muscle contraction, meaning blood vessels do not contract, lowering BP
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Side effects: Calcium channel blockers (6)
``` headaches dizziness swollen ankles due to build up of fluid in legs abnormal heart rhythm flushing red in face constipation ```
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What do diuretics do
increase volume of urine produced by kidneys, thus ridding body of excess fluids and salt. This decreases blood plasma volume and cardiac output, lowering BP
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Diuretics side effects (3)
Dizziness Nausea Muscle cramps
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Reducing blood cholesterol: (1)
Low fat diet
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What is a cholesterol lowering drug
Statins
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what do statins do
inhibit an enzyme involved in production of LDL cholesterol by the liver, decreasing risk of: heart attack and stroke
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Side effects of Statins (7)
``` tired disturbed sleep feeling sick vomiting diarrhoea headache muscle weakness ``` (cancer)
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How can diet be altered to reduce CVD (6)
``` energy balanced reduce saturated fat Reduced cholesterol reduce salt more polyunsaturated fats ``` more non starch polysaccharides: pectins. "soluble fibre" lowers cholesterol: fruit, veg, pulses, grain (oats). These are partially digested- leaving a gel which traps cholesterol and prevents its absorption.
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why are oily fish good
contain omega 3 fatty acids which are polyunsaturated and essential for cell functioning, linked to reduction in joint inflammation and heart disease.
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Why are fruit and veg good
Often non starch polysaccharides antioxidants plant sterols reduce LDL cholesterol, which competes with cholesterol absorption in intestine.
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What does aspirin reduce (2) and what is it
platelet stickiness Likelihood of clot formation platelet inhibitory drug
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What is warfin and what does it do
anticoagulant drug interferes with vitamin K production, thus affecting synthesis of clotting factors HOWEVER risk of bleeding can be worse than asprin
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risks of asprin
bleeding in gastrointestinal tract
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what is mass flow
liquid transported in one direction due to difference in pressure
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Is the hydrogen end of the dipole water positive or negative
positive
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what types of properties does water have
solvent and thermal
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what are the solvent properties of water
dipole : chemicals dissolve easily ionic substances dissolve easily in water (become hydrated) and surrounded by H20 molecules. Polar molecules dissolves easily in water if hydrophilic (water loving) Hydrophobic not soluble in water, eg. lipids
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How are dissolved substances transported in circulatory system
blood lymph systems Plants: xylem phloem
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Thermal properties of water
high specific heat capacity so large amount of energy to break H bonds Organisms avoid rapid changes in internal temp

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