Question 1

The greatest protection against heart disease is

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A)   a daily dose of aspirin.
B)   a positive attitude.
C)   exercise.
D)   diet.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of deposits, known as ________, on artery walls.

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A)   polyps
B)   pectoris
C)   cholesterol
D)   plaquesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Blurred vision is among the warning signs for diabetes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of CVD.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

High-density lipoproteins or HDLs are known as

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A)   "bad cholesterol" because excess HDLs are deposited in blood vessels.
B)   "good cholesterol" because excess HDLs are deposited in blood vessels.
C)   "bad cholesterol" because they take cholesterol to the liver.
D)   "good cholesterol" because they take cholesterol to the liver.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The onset of type 2 diabetes is almost always sudden.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If people adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors such as regular exercise and a moderate diet, about ________ of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented.

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A)   90%
B)   80%
C)   70%
D)   60%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In all cases, exercise is recommended for dealing with CVD-even among people who have CVD at present.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Every year, about 1 out of ________ deaths is attributable to smoking.

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A)   10
B)   7
C)   5
D)   3E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Describe the warning signs associated with heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest.

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Question 11

Low-density lipoproteins, or LDLs, are referred to as "good" cholesterol.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nearly half of all Americans suffering from CVD are age 60 or younger.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the varieties of diabetes, as well as the warning signs, treatments, and (where applicable) prevention measures.

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that aff...

Question 14

Among the possible risk factors for CVD currently under study is the effect of ________, an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels.

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A)   statins
B)   lipoproteins
C)   lycopene
D)   homocysteineE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Psychological and social factors such as anger, as well as inflammation, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and high triglyceride levels are all

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A)   contributing risk factors for CVD that can be changed.
B)   major risk factors for CVD that can be changed.
C)   contributing risk factors for CVD that cannot be changed.
D)   major risk factors for CVD that cannot be changed.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A normal blood pressure reading for an adult is anything below ________, respectively, for systolic and diastolic pressure.

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A)   100 and 70
B)   120 and 80
C)   140 and 90
D)   160 and 100E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

With regard to CVD risk, fat that collects in the ________ is the most dangerous.

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A)   thighs
B)   buttocks
C)   hips
D)   abdomenE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The incidence of heart attack is higher for males than females until the age of 55.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List three or more of the major risk factors for CVD that can be changed. For each, discuss its effect on the cardiovascular system and (where appropriate) how the risk factor is measured.

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1. High blood pressure: High blood press...

Question 20

Hormone replacement therapy is recommended for menopausal women to reduce their risk for CVD.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of CVD.

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Hormone replacement therapy is recommended for menopausal women to reduce their risk for CVD.

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If people adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors such as regular exercise and a moderate diet, about ________ of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented.

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Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of deposits, known as ________, on artery walls.

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The incidence of heart attack is higher for males than females until the age of 55.

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Psychological and social factors such as anger, as well as inflammation, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and high triglyceride levels are all

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The onset of type 2 diabetes is almost always sudden.

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High-density lipoproteins or HDLs are known as

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The greatest protection against heart disease is

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A normal blood pressure reading for an adult is anything below ________, respectively, for systolic and diastolic pressure.

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Among the possible risk factors for CVD currently under study is the effect of ________, an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels.

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Every year, about 1 out of ________ deaths is attributable to smoking.

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In all cases, exercise is recommended for dealing with CVD-even among people who have CVD at present.

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With regard to CVD risk, fat that collects in the ________ is the most dangerous.

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Low-density lipoproteins, or LDLs, are referred to as "good" cholesterol.

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Blurred vision is among the warning signs for diabetes.

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Nearly half of all Americans suffering from CVD are age 60 or younger.

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Describe the warning signs associated with heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest.

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