B1 - Healthy Living
0.0 / 5
- Created by: H-Gilbody
- Created on: 09-04-16 16:37
Blood Pressure Is Measured In...
Millimetres of mercury - mmHg
1 of 43
Systolic Pressure
The maximum pressure the heart produces, measured when the heart beats.
2 of 43
Diastolic Pressure
The minimum pressure the heart produces, measured between heart beats.
3 of 43
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure (Increase)
Being overweight, stress, high alcohol intake, smoking, high salt intake and a diet high in saturated fats.
4 of 43
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure (Decrease)
Exercise, balanced diet.
5 of 43
Low Blood Pressure Is Called...
Hypotension
6 of 43
High Blood Pressure Is Called....
Hypertension
7 of 43
Healthy Blood Pressure Is Around...
120/80
8 of 43
Health Definition
Being free from disease
9 of 43
Fitness Definition
The ability to complete physical activities.
10 of 43
Smoking & Blood Pressure
CO in cigarette smoke combines with the haemoglobin in the blood so it carries less oxygen. The heart rate increases so tissues receive enough oxygen.
11 of 43
Diet & Blood Pressure
High levels of saturated fats lead to a build up of cholesterol (a plaque) in the arteries reducing blood flow to the heart. As the blood pressure increases the plaque can become damaged a rupture causing a blockage.
12 of 43
Thrombosis
The clotting of blood in a blood vessel causing a blockage, if it happens in a coronary artery it can cause a heart attack.
13 of 43
What Does A Balanced Diet Contain?
Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibre, fats and water.
14 of 43
Proteins Are Needed For...
Growth and repair.
15 of 43
Carbohydrates Are Needed For...
Sow releasing energy
16 of 43
Vitamins & Minerals Are Needed For...
General health.
17 of 43
Fibre Is Needed For...
The digestive system.
18 of 43
Fats Are Needed For...
Warmth and quick releasing energy.
19 of 43
Water Is Needed For...
Hydration
20 of 43
EAR Meaning
Estimate Average Requirement (of protein). How much protein a person should eat in a day.
21 of 43
EAR Equation
EAR in g = Body Mass Kg x 0.6
22 of 43
First Class Protein Definition
Of animal origin, they contain all the essential amino acids.
23 of 43
Second Class Protein Definition
Of plant origin, the don't contain all essential amino acids.
24 of 43
BMI Definition
Body Mass Index. Calculates if you're underweight etc. for your height.
25 of 43
BMI Equation
Weight Kg / Height m Squared
26 of 43
Pathogen Definition
Microbe that causes disease. Includes fiungi, bacteria, virus and protozoas
27 of 43
Example Of A Fungi
Athletes Foot
28 of 43
Example Of A Virus
Flu
29 of 43
Example Of A Bacteria
Cholera
30 of 43
Example Of A Protozoa
Malaria
31 of 43
Vector Definition
An animal that carries a pathogen without suffering from it.
32 of 43
Parasite Definition
An organism that feeds on another living organism causing it harm.
33 of 43
Toxin Definition
A poisonous substance made by pathogens.
34 of 43
Antibody Definition
A protein either present in the blood or made in response to an antigen which it neutralizes.
35 of 43
Antigen Definition
Any substance that stimulates the production of antibodies.
36 of 43
Passive Immunity Definition
Immunity which provides the antibodies needed. This has a quick but short term effect.
37 of 43
Active Immunity Definition
When the body produces its own antibodies in response to an antigen. This has a slow but long term effect.
38 of 43
Antibiotics
Are against bacteria and fungi, they destroy the pathogen.
39 of 43
Antiviral Drugs
Are against viruses, they slow down the pathogens development.
40 of 43
Placebo Definition
A harmless pill. They are used in blind trails.
41 of 43
Blind Trail
Where the patient doesn't know if they are taking the drug or the placebo.
42 of 43
Double Blind Trail
Where neither the doctor or the patient know which drug is being used.
43 of 43
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The maximum pressure the heart produces, measured when the heart beats.
Back
Systolic Pressure
Card 3
Front
The minimum pressure the heart produces, measured between heart beats.
Back
Card 4
Front
Being overweight, stress, high alcohol intake, smoking, high salt intake and a diet high in saturated fats.
Back
Card 5
Front
Exercise, balanced diet.
Back
Related discussions on The Student Room
- Is This EPQ Topic Suitable/"academic" ? »
- Is this is Good EPQ Title: »
- how to be single and happy »
- How to gain weight for kids age oc 9 »
- Is 30k grad salary enough in London ? »
- Can you be underweight and healthy »
- seeing my ex advice. »
- Roommate's relationship »
- Does Pepsi max cause weight gain? »
- Do people smoke because they don't want to live a long life or just to relax? »
Similar Biology resources:
1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
0.0 / 5
Comments
No comments have yet been made