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Worksheets14.2 Review- Diseases of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Arteries
carry blood from the heart to the capillaries
deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart
Capillaries
carry blood from the heart to the capillaries
deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart
Veins
carry blood from the heart to the capillaries
deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart
Arteriosclerosis causes arterial walls to thicken, harden, and become inflexible
true
false
Atherosclerosis describes fatty deposits in arterial walls. These fatty deposits may block blood flow to vital organs
true
false
Stents are a common treatment for blocked coronary arteries.
true
false
Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the walls of arteries
true
false
Hypertension causes problems in blood vessels and organs and sets the stage for a heart attack or stroke
true
false
Systolic pressure is the blood pressure that exists when the heart muscle is
contracted
relaxed between contractions
Diastolic pressure is the blood pressure that exists when the heart muscle is
contracted
relaxed between contractions
________________is a disease that occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, injuring brain cells
heart attack
stroke
hypertension
Coronary arteries are
arteries on the heart
arteries in the brain
arteries all throughout the body
Coronary artery disease
occurs when the coronary arteries become narrow or blocked, and reduce or stop blood flow to the heart muscle
is a pressure or squeezing pain in the chest, and could indicate a heart attack
the heart weakens due to strain and becomes unable to pump blood effectively
Disorders of heart rhythm
Angina
occurs when the coronary arteries become narrow or blocked, and reduce or stop blood flow to the heart muscle
is a pressure or squeezing pain in the chest, and could indicate a heart attack
the heart weakens due to strain and becomes unable to pump blood effectively
Disorders of heart rhythm
Congestive heart failure
occurs when the coronary arteries become narrow or blocked, and reduce or stop blood flow to the heart muscle
is a pressure or squeezing pain in the chest, and could indicate a heart attack
the heart weakens due to strain and becomes unable to pump blood effectively
Disorders of heart rhythm
What practical advice would you give someone to help them prevent heart disease or associated issues? Answer in two sentences.
