Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices and the Cardiovascular System Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Define HEALTH
A
- Complete state of Physical, Emotional, and Social wellbeing
- Not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
2
Q
What are the UNHEALTHY CHOICES affecting the CV-SYSTEM?
A
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Smoking
- Unbalanced Diet
- Drugs
3
Q
Explain how a SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE affects the CV-SYSTEM
A
- Muscular Atrophy
- Decrease in VO2 Max
- Decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate
4
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What are the RISKS of a SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE?
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- Obesity
- CHD
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Diabetes
- High BP
5
Q
Explain how DRUGS affect the CV-System. List the 3 MAIN TYPES
A
- Affects the CNS
- Alters how one behaves and feels
- Depressants, Hallucinogens, Stimulants
6
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Explain how SMOKING affects the CV-SYSTEM
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- Plaque build up in Arterial Walls
- Leads to Increase in BP (Hypertension)
- Decreased Blood Flow
7
Q
What are the RISKS of SMOKING for the CV/R-SYSTEMS?
A
R- Tar around Alveoli- Decreased efficiency of Gaseous Exchange
CV- Cancer, CHD, Hypertension
