PBS Unit 4 Review

Front

What is the purpose of PCR?

Back

Makes large quantities of DNA

Front

Low density lipoprotein (LDL)...

Back

Might cause blockages in blood vessels- "Bad" cholesterol

Front

High density lipoprotein (HDL)...

Back

Reduces the chances of blockages in arteries- "good" cholesterol

Front

Which diagnosis is due to high cholesterol? Options: Sickle Cell Anemia, Familial hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes, High blood pressure

Back

Familial hypercholesterolemia

Front

Which macromolecule is cholesterol usually categorized as? Options: lipid, nucleic acid, carbohydrate

Back

lipid

Front

The units used to report blood pressure.

Back

mmHg

Front

Another name for chronic high blood pressure.

Back

Hypertension

Front

What type of energy makes your heart beat?

Back

Electrical

Front

Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid

Front

What valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Back

Mitral/bicuspid