Cardiovascular System Diseases
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What is the function of Spirulina in the human body?

  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Stimulates the immune system (correct)
  • Boosts appetite
  • Acts as an antioxidant (correct)

    • What is the main component of Panax ginseng?

  • Saponins (correct)
  • Minerals
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins

    • What is the medicinal property of Alfalfa?

  • Cardiovascular health
  • Digestive health (correct)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antioxidant

    • What is the function of Choline in the body?

    <p>Brain function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Spirulina?

    <p>Food supplement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medicinal property of Ginseng?

    <p>Carminative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of Alfalfa?

    <p>Rich in minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Amla?

    <p>Antioxidant supplement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition in which the blood vessels become narrow, reducing blood flow to the heart?

    <p>Coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of high blood pressure?

    <p>Stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of flavonoids?

    <p>Acting as antioxidants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the abnormal formation of blood clots in the blood vessels?

    <p>Thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the prevention of the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels?

    <p>Anticoagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of phytoestrogen?

    <p>Sitosterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Lycopene in preventing cancer?

    <p>Decreases the risk of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an effect of oxidative stress?

    <p>Increase in cancer risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Curcumin in preventing ulcerative colitis?

    <p>Decreases the risk of ulcerative colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Saponin on the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Decreases inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Polyphenols in preventing cancer?

    <p>Decreases the risk of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Helicobacter pylori on the stomach?

    <p>Causes inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Anthocyanins in preventing gastrointestinal diseases?

    <p>Decreases the risk of gastrointestinal diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Curcumin on the mucus membrane?

    <p>Decreases inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible side effect of Ephedra?

    <p>Anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hypericum known for?

    <p>Increasing serotonin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a side effect of Kava?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the family that Ephedra belongs to?

    <p>Ephedraceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the synonym for Pseudoephedrine?

    <p>Norpseudoephedrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the plant that is also known as Ginseng?

    <p>Panax ginseng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible side effect of Ginseng?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the family that Kava belongs to?

    <p>Piperaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of garlic on the body?

    <p>It reduces blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible interaction between tetracycline and milk?

    <p>It decreases the absorption of tetracycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Ginkgo biloba on the body?

    <p>It improves blood circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible interaction between drugs and food?

    <p>It can either increase or decrease the absorption of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hypericum on the body?

    <p>It has anti-inflammatory properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible interaction between drugs and herbs?

    <p>It can either increase or decrease the effectiveness of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Ginseng on the body?

    <p>It improves blood circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Allium sativum on the body?

    <p>It has anti-inflammatory properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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