Transport Worksheet 2C/Living Environment
AMSCO Textbook

Pages where the answers may be found in the newer edition will appear second and are indicated in
bold print.

Use complete sentences to answer the questions which follow.  Please place these
responses on your own paper.

1.    What is a cardiovascular disease?  (p. 193) (p. 202)
2.    Explain how a blockage of coronary arteries causes a heart attack.  (pp. 193-194) (p. 202)
3.    How does lipid cholesterol cause atherosclerosis?  (p. 194)  (pp. 202-203)
4.    What may cause a stroke?  (p. 194) (p. 203)
5.    What is hypertension and what are three diseases it can lead to?  (p. 195)  (p. 203)
6.    List three ways hypertension may be reduced or prevented.  (p. 195)  (p. 203)