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A public health report identifies a population in which smoking is common and average intake of saturated fat is high.

Which pair of processes explains how these factors can reduce blood flow to the heart?

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A

formation of fatty deposits decreases and blood pressure becomes higher

B

formation of fatty deposits increases and blood clots become more likely

C

oxygen transport decreases and fatty deposits form more slowly

D

oxygen transport increases and blood pressure becomes lower

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5.4 Non-communicable diseases Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.4 Non-communicable diseases

102 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 5.4 Non-communicable diseases, covering 5.4.1 Interaction of factors in non-communicable disease, 5.4.2 Lifestyle factors and non-communicable disease, and 5.4.3 Treatments for cardiovascular disease. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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