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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and its Effects

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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?

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?

Cholesterol (correct)

Blood clots

Protein

Sugar

What can be a consequence of a reduced flow of blood to the heart?

Chest pain Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the fatty deposits on blood vessel walls to build up?

Years Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the flow of blood to the heart being reduced?

Chest pain, particularly during exercise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of high levels of cholesterol in the blood in relation to coronary heart disease?

It increases the buildup of fatty deposits on blood vessel walls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the fatty deposits that build up on blood vessel walls?

Many substances, including cholesterol and small blood clots. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a blockage of the blood supply to a large part of the heart?

Death. Signup and view all the answers

What is the link between diet and coronary heart disease?

A high intake of saturated fat is associated with coronary heart disease. Signup and view all the answers