Lifestyle and the Circulatory System (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Effect of high-fat diet on body
Effect of high-fat diet on body
Causes cholesterol build-up
Effect of cholesterol on arterioles
Effect of cholesterol on arterioles
Blocks arterioles
Health risks from cholesterol build-up
Health risks from cholesterol build-up
Stroke or heart attack
Effect of high salt intake
Effect of high salt intake
Raises blood pressure, increases heart attack risk
Effect of on blood oxygen
Effect of on blood oxygen
Reduces carried by blood
Effect of on energy levels
Effect of on energy levels
Lowers energy levels
Effect of nicotine on heart rate
Effect of nicotine on heart rate
Raises heart rate
Effect of nicotine on blood pressure
Effect of nicotine on blood pressure
Raises blood pressure
Effect of nicotine on heart
Effect of nicotine on heart
Increases heart's workload
Effect of tobacco chemicals on blood
Effect of tobacco chemicals on blood
Increase risk of blood clots
Effect of regular exercise on heart
Effect of regular exercise on heart
Strengthens heart, improves circulation
Effect of exercise on transport and energy
Effect of exercise on transport and energy
Enhances transport, increases energy levels