Effects of Lack of Oxygen on Cells

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What can happen if there is not enough oxygen for your cells?

Cells can start to die

Why do blood vessels in the cardiovascular disease become narrower?

Due to a fatty substance buildup

What can occur if blood vessels in your skin narrow due to cold temperatures?

Less blood reaches the cells

What might happen if the blood supply in cardiovascular disease is reduced?

Development of heart attack

In what condition can poor gas exchange in the lungs cause significant health problems?

Cardiovascular disease

How does light travel compared to sound?

Light travels faster than sound.

Why do you see flashes before you hear bangs in an explosion?

Light travels faster than sound, so you see the light first.

What happens when light reaches an opaque material?

Some light is reflected and some is absorbed.

Which type of material allows light to pass through but scatters the rays in different directions?

Translucent material

How can energy be transferred from an exploding firework to the audience?

By light and sound

Learn about the consequences of reduced oxygen supply to cells due to narrowed blood vessels, poisons, and poor gas exchange in the lungs. Find out how frostbite can occur when blood vessels in the skin constrict in cold temperatures. Discover how cardiovascular disease and smoking can lead to the build-up of fatty substances, causing further reduction in blood flow.

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