March 9th, 2016 Persepolis by: Marjane Satrapi

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: High Cholesterol

Level#1: Blood vessels can become narrow when cholesterol builds up on their walls. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that plays an important part in the body. It can be found in foods such as butter, eggs, liver, cheese, and beef.

1. In what foods can cholesterol be found?






2. What is cholesterol and is it important?






3. What can become narrow when cholesterol builds up on their walls?








Level#2: Blood vessels can become narrow when cholesterol builds up on their walls. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that plays an important part in the body. It can be found in foods such as butter, eggs, liver, cheese, and beef. Cholesterol helps build cells membranes and sex hormones. It also helps your to digest your food. But, too much cholesterol can build up on artery walls, blocking blood flow. This blockage can result in high blood pressure.

1. What are things that cholesterol helps the body to do?




2. What can too much cholesterol cause?





3. What can a blockage in an artery cause?








Level#3: Blood vessels can become narrow when cholesterol builds up on their walls. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that plays an important part in the body. It can be found in foods such as butter, eggs, liver, cheese, and beef. Cholesterol helps build cells membranes and sex hormones. It also helps your to digest your food. But, too much cholesterol can build up on artery walls, blocking blood flow. This blockage can result in high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension is a sign that the blood vessels or heart are not working properly. High blood pressure may be caused by a variety and combination of factors including; diet, age, weight, and whether a person smokes tobacco. It can also be inherited from a previous generation. People with kidney disease and diabetes are more likely to develop hypertension. 

1. What can too much cholesterol do in the body and what does it result in?






2. What are the factors that can cause a person to develop hypertension?






3. What two diseases are most likely to result in developing hypertension?








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