Examlex

Solved

Describe How the B Vitamins Are Related to Heart Disease

question 63

Essay

Describe how the B vitamins are related to heart disease.


Definitions:

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood; the higher number in a blood pressure reading.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower reading in blood pressure measurements; it reflects the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Venous Return

The flow of deoxygenated blood back to the heart via the veins, crucial for maintaining blood circulation throughout the body.

Respiratory Movements

The actions of the respiratory system involved in the inhalation and exhalation of air, facilitating gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body's cells.

Related Questions