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2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems

2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems

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A patient is diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which is a key contributor to coronary heart disease (CHD).

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Explain how a buildup of fatty material inside the coronary arteries can lead to a heart attack.

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b.

Name the class of drug commonly prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels and slow down the rate of fatty deposit accumulation.

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c.

Other than smoking, describe one lifestyle factor that increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and explain its effect on the body.

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2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems

44 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, covering 2.2.1 The human digestive system, 2.2.2 The heart and blood vessels, 2.2.3 Blood, 2.2.4 Coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease, 2.2.5 Health issues, 2.2.6 The effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases, and 2.2.7 Cancer. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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