April 17th, 2018 Monster by: Walter Dean Myers

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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. What can happen to blood vessels when cholesterol builds up on their walls?




2. What is cholesterol?




3. Where can cholesterol be found?









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 cell membranes and sex hormones. It also helps you 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 can happen to blood vessels when cholesterol builds up on their walls?





2. What is cholesterol and what foods have cholesterol in it?






3. How does cholesterol help your body and how can it hurt it?










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 cell membranes and sex hormones. It also helps you 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 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. Explain what can happen to blood vessels when cholesterol builds up on their walls.






2. What is cholesterol and in what foods can it be found in?






3. What is hypertension a sign of and what are possible causes of it?










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