Biology (B1)

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what is a drug
a substance which affects the way the body or mind functions
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how is cholesterol carried in the blood
as lipoproteins
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how can smoking when pregnant affect the baby
smoking can deprive the foetus of oxygen and lead to a low birth weight
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what is carcinogen and where are these found
chemicals which cause cancer, found in cigarettes
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what are statins used for
lowering the risk of cardio-vascular disease
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what type of lipoproteins are 'bad' cholesterol
low density lipoproteins
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what does a healthy diet consist of
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibres and water
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what are the two types of lipoprotein that carry cholesterol in the blood
low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins
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where is cholesterol made
liver
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what are the health risks associated with too much cholesterol
diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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what affects the level of cholesterol in the blood
diet and inherited features
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what does malnourished mean and what can this lead to
not eating a balanced diet, can lead to deficiency diseases as well as weight problems
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why is too much salt bad for you
increased blood pressure
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how is cholesterol carried in the blood

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as lipoproteins

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how can smoking when pregnant affect the baby

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what is carcinogen and where are these found

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what are statins used for

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