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What is the primary cause of coronary heart disease?
What is the primary cause of coronary heart disease?
- Insufficient exercise
- High intake of saturated fat (correct)
- High blood pressure
- Genetic predisposition
What happens when a blood vessel becomes completely blocked?
What happens when a blood vessel becomes completely blocked?
- The blood supply to part of the heart stops (correct)
- The blood vessels to the heart expand
- The heart rate increases
- Chest pain during exercise
What is a major component of the fatty deposits on blood vessel walls?
What is a major component of the fatty deposits on blood vessel walls?
- Cholesterol (correct)
- Blood clots
- Protein
- Sugar
What can be a consequence of a reduced flow of blood to the heart?
What can be a consequence of a reduced flow of blood to the heart?
How long does it take for the fatty deposits on blood vessel walls to build up?
How long does it take for the fatty deposits on blood vessel walls to build up?
What is the result of the flow of blood to the heart being reduced?
What is the result of the flow of blood to the heart being reduced?
What is the significance of high levels of cholesterol in the blood in relation to coronary heart disease?
What is the significance of high levels of cholesterol in the blood in relation to coronary heart disease?
What is the composition of the fatty deposits that build up on blood vessel walls?
What is the composition of the fatty deposits that build up on blood vessel walls?
What is the consequence of a blockage of the blood supply to a large part of the heart?
What is the consequence of a blockage of the blood supply to a large part of the heart?
What is the link between diet and coronary heart disease?
What is the link between diet and coronary heart disease?
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