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Atherosclerosis: "Bad cholesterol". High levels lead to
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Blood pressure: The force applied against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body.
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BMI is calculated on: height and weight
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BMI stands for: Body Mass Index
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Cholesterol: Waxy, fat- like substance found in the plasma membrane of all cells
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Cholesterol is needed for: 1) Plasma membranes of cells
2) Synthesis of hormones, bile and Vitamin D
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Diabetics: cells cannot take up glucose from blood
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Diastolic blood pressure: (LOW) pressure that exists between contractions, or when the heart is relaxing
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Glucagon: increases blood levels of glucose
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High-density lipoproteins (HDLs):: removes cholesterol from tissues/blood to the liver
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Hormones: 1) A group of chemical messengers through which endocrine system works.
2) substances secreted by one group of cells that travel through the bloodstream and affect the activities of other cells.
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Hormones produced by pancreas: Insulin & Glucagon
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Hypertension: Chronically high blood pressure
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Insulin: reduces blood levels of glucose
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Insulin-dependent diabetes: Individuals lack insulin-secreting b cells Treated by daily injections of insulin
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lipoproteins: Packages in which Cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream
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Low density lipoproteins (LDLs):: carry cholesterol to the body's tissues from the liver and small intestines
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Noninsulin-dependent diabetes: Most patients have this form. Very low number of insulin receptors. Treated by diet and exercise
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Normal blood pressure is: 120/80 or below
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Obesity: A Preventable killer
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Overweight is defined as a BMI between: 25 and 29.9
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Systolic blood pressure: (HIGH) pressure exerted by blood against blood vessels when the heart contracts
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The Endocrine System: Control and regulates of processes in the body
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Untreated hypertension: A person is 6 times more likely to have a heart attack
