Module 3 (part one)

Question 1

What does atherosclerosis plaque consist of?

Answer 1

cholesterol, smoothe muscle cells, fibrous tissue and calcium

Question 2

How does an injury to the artery wall potentially happen?

Answer 2

• High blood pressure
• High LDL levels
• glucose
• amino acid homocysteine

Question 3

What is Diabetes role in cardiovascular disease?

Answer 3

Increased glucose in the bloodstream increases atherosclerosis events. Evaluated blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, causing the heart to enlarge and weaken.

Question 4

What is saturated fats role in CHD?

Answer 4

Causes more production of LDLs, and reduction of LDL receptors in the liver. More LDL cholesterol in the blood means it cant be removed from the blood.