EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fat persons are less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy because.
A
Fat inhibits many important enzymes of energy yielding reactions in the body
B
Accumulation of fat around the pericardial membrane interferes with the functional efficiency of the heart
C
The high level of cholesterol in the blood interferes with the efficient working of the liver,heart and kidney and so there are greater chances of hypertension ,cirrhosis
D
The more weight the body has to carry the greater the strain on the heart and greater the chances of high blood pressure and heart attacks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Abstract. As a consequence of their increased total adipose tissue mass, morbidly obese patients have many more fat cells than individuals of normal weight and the cells are enlarged compared to normal. Contrary to earlier beliefs, fat cell numbers can increase throughout adult life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Excess weight, especially obesity, diminishes almost every aspect of health, from reproductive and respiratory function to memory and mood. Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It’s a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Obesity is a condition where an individual accumulates excessive fat in the body, indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater. Obesity is excess fat compared to lean body mass, or a body weight that is 30 percent over the ideal weight for a specific height.

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